What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper/Gardener position at Universal Orlando Resort?
Groundskeeper JOB SUMMARY:
Performs basic landscape maintenance functions as part of a Horticulture team including watering, weeding, raking of debris, trimming of shrubs, planting of foliage, and backpack blowing of designated areas.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for performing basic horticulture functions to include: weeding, watering, trimming, detailing annual beds, mulching, and back pack blowing designated areas.
EDUCATION:
High school degree or GED preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
EXPERIENCE:
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:
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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Performs basic landscape maintenance functions as part of a Horticulture team including watering, weeding, raking of debris, trimming of shrubs, planting of foliage, and backpack blowing of designated areas.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs manual weeding tasks.
- Performs hand watering tasks.
- Performs trimming and pruning of shrubs, ground-covers, and vines using primarily hand-held equipment.
- Performs mulching tasks.
- Performs clean-up tasks.
- Performs digging and planting tasks.
- 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.
Responsible for performing basic horticulture functions to include: weeding, watering, trimming, detailing annual beds, mulching, and back pack blowing designated areas.
EDUCATION:
High school degree or GED preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
EXPERIENCE:
- 6 months to 1 year of landscape maintenance experience, preferably in upscale commercial or resort environment required;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
- High school degree or GED preferred.
- Successful completion horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred.
- 3-5 years of landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Universal Orlando Resort. Here you can.
Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE
