Resort Landscaping Technician

Cherry Lake Tree Farm, Inc.; Groveland (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHERRYLAKE, INC. is seeking a Resort Gardener on the Landscaping Maintenance Team to provide front line labor for the resort property. You will maintain landscape material and perform tasks as assigned to ensure pristine grounds.

This full-time role requires adherence to safety, professional presentation around guests, and collaboration with the foreman. Work hours are roughly 5:30 am–2:00 pm with potential overtime and weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and identify plant species and understand their seasonal cycles, pruning methods, and water needs.
• Experience in landscape operations.
• Effective at collaborating and learning from others.
• Ability to carry out instructions and seek guidance from leadership when needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to learn landscape construction/installation techniques.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate small and large equipment with proper training.
• Ability to identify safety issues and report quickly to foreman.
• Ability to grow in position with continual learning of plants and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Properly trimming and removing plant debris in a professional manner.
• Installing landscape plants at proper depths with correct plant orientation.
• Installing mulch to proper depth and cleaning up afterwards.
• Reporting irrigation damage so repairs can be made as needed.
• Report any dry or over watered areas so adjustments can be made to system.
• Learning to identify insect problems and reporting to foreman to have corrected.
• Safely work along roadways and resort pathways around guest with tools and carts.
• Always present yourself in a professional manner when around or speaking with guest.
• Use the proper tool for the job or task that you have been given.
• Remove any trash or other items that shouldn’t be in the landscape.

Skills

Plant species knowledge

Landscape operations experience

Team collaboration

Instruction follow-through

Verbal communication

Time management

Landscape construction/installation

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Professional growth

Job description

CHERRYLAKE, INC. is seeking a Resort Gardener on the Landscaping Maintenance Team to provide front line labor for the resort property. You will maintain landscape material and perform tasks as assigned to ensure pristine grounds.

This full-time role requires adherence to safety, professional presentation around guests, and collaboration with the foreman. Work hours are roughly 5:30 am–2:00 pm with potential overtime and weekend duties.