Supervisor, Horticulture

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Supervisor, Horticulture is responsible for supervising general horticulture maintenance activities and ensuring high-quality standards across UO landscape areas. The role oversees implementation of UO safety policies and procedures among team members, supports team members’ horticultural development, and coordinates operational resources, budgets, equipment, and landscape work. It also supports area designs, seasonal horticulture themes, and research and development of new plant species.

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.
Valid Florida driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in horticulture or a related field.
Five to seven years of experience in Landscape Operations.
Master Gardener certification.
Pest Control Operators License.
Certified Arborist certification.

Responsibilities

Create and distribute horticulture work schedules using the Kronos time and attendance management system.
Complete employee performance appraisals, track required Environmental, Health & Safety training, and provide resources to improve 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.
Update essential daily operations data in Maximo.
Monitor horticulture budgets weekly and prepare budgets for daily operations and Long Range Planning.
Help develop scopes of work and issue maintenance directives based on cultural requirements across landscape areas.
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.