Groundskeeper / Gardener

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

12d

About The Position

Performs skilled landscape maintenance as part of a Horticulture team. The role includes identifying common plants and carrying out shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy-equipment operation, and basic cleanup. Additional gardener duties include detailing, watering, and mulching.

Requirements

Three to five years of landscape maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or GED preferred.
Successful completion of a horticulture program at Valencia Community College or a similar curriculum preferred.
Landscape maintenance experience in an upscale commercial, residential, or resort environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Trim and prune shrubs, ground covers, vines, and some trees and palms using handheld tools and 2-cycle equipment.
Remove, install, and maintain plant material in beds and containers; perform manual weeding.
Operate machinery to load, unload, and transport materials, equipment, and supplies.
Identify when supplemental watering is needed and provide it by manually operating automatic irrigation zones or hand watering.
Mow and edge turf using riding mowers and power equipment.
Assist with specimen tree relocation, including ball-and-burlap operations, jetting in, staking, and guying.
Perform equipment maintenance as required.
Follow established environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and training, and participate in related team activities.
Perform basic gardener functions, including shrub installation, foliage maintenance, detailing, cleanup, watering, heavy-equipment operation, and mulching.
Perform other duties as assigned.