Gardener
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY: Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a Horticulture team; proficiency in plant identification of common plant names; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment. Performs removal, installation and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding. Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies. Identifies need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering. Mowing and edging turf with riding mowers and power equipment. Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying. Performs equipment maintenance as required. Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED preferred.
- Three to five years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License Required.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred.
Responsibilities
- Trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment.
- Removal, installation and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding.
- Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies.
- Identifies need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
- Mowing and edging turf with riding mowers and power equipment.
- Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
- Performs equipment maintenance as required.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
