Supervisor, Horticulture

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Supervisor, Horticulture is responsible for supervising general horticulture maintenance activities to ensure high-quality standards for UO landscape areas. The role also oversees implementation of UO safety policies and procedures among team members. The supervisor coordinates schedules, employee performance appraisals, EHS training, work orders, budgets, maintenance directives, and equipment upkeep. The position supports the horticulture team’s knowledge and skills, monitors landscape work quality and cultural requirements, and coordinates area designs, seasonal themes, and research and development of new plant species. It also oversees emergency planning and response, vendor and supplier inspections, and landscape licensing requirements. The supervisor follows established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
Three to five years of experience in Landscape Operations required.
One to three years of experience in a supervisory capacity required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in horticulture or a related field preferred.
Five to seven years of experience in Landscape Operations preferred.
Master Gardener certification preferred.
Pest Control Operators License preferred.
Certified Arborist certification preferred.
Valid Florida driver’s license is identified as a landscape licensing requirement.

Responsibilities

Create and distribute horticulture work schedules using the Kronos time and attendance management system.
Complete employee performance appraisals, track EHS training needs, and provide resources to support team members’ horticultural knowledge and skills.
Coordinate with other UO departments and track work orders using Maximo to support horticulture labor and non-labor expenses.
Use Maximo to update essential data for daily divisional operations.
Monitor horticulture budgets weekly and prepare allotted budgets for daily operations and long-range planning.
Develop scopes of work and issue maintenance directives based on the cultural requirements of each area.
Monitor the quality and effectiveness of landscaping work and the availability of horticulture tools, equipment, and materials.
Oversee equipment distribution and preventive maintenance.
Coordinate and create area designs and seasonal UO horticulture themes, and support research and development of new plant species.
Oversee emergency planning and response, vendor and supplier inspections, and landscape licensing requirements.
Follow UO Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.