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Groundskeeper / Gardener

Walt Disney World Universal Orlando Resort — Orlando, FL Universal Parks & Resorts

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.

EDUCATION

• High school degree or GED preferred

• Successful completion horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Three to five years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver’s License Required

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Responsible for performing basic Gardener functions including: Shrub installation, maintenance of all foliage, detailing and clean up, watering, heavy equipment operating, and mulching

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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