Tree & Landscape Machinery Specialist

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled landscape technician to support a horticulture team. You will operate heavy equipment including rough terrain forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, and aerial lifts to maintain and enhance large themed grounds.

You will perform routine landscape maintenance, rigging for loading and unloading, and assist with planting, pruning, and tree/palm installations. Strong safety practices and communication with teams are essential to ensure projects meet standards

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation in landscaping.
• 1 year of landscape maintenance experience required.
• 2+ years in upscale commercial, residential, or resort settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to complete landscape tasks and maintain outdoor areas.
• Maintain shrub beds, ground cover, turf, and related plantings.
• Rig material for loading, unloading, transporting, installing, and removing.
• Provide documentation on equipment inspections and work performed.
• Coordinate with departments for permits and project start dates.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Landscape maintenance

Rigging operations

Documenting records

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA in Horticulture

Job description

Universal Orlando Resort is seeking a skilled landscape technician to support a horticulture team. You will operate heavy equipment including rough terrain forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, and aerial lifts to maintain and enhance large themed grounds.

You will perform routine landscape maintenance, rigging for loading and unloading, and assist with planting, pruning, and tree/palm installations. Strong safety practices and communication with teams are essential to ensure projects meet standards