Groundskeeper / Gardener

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

14d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper / Gardener performs skilled landscape maintenance as part of a Horticulture team. The role requires proficiency in identifying common plants and the ability to install shrubs and trees, maintain foliage, operate heavy equipment, and complete basic cleanup. Duties also include watering, mulching, and detailing landscape areas.

Requirements

Three to five years of landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential, or resort environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Proficiency in identifying common plant names.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or GED preferred.
Successful completion of a horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

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