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:

• 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.

  SCOPE:

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.

  Gardener 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:

• 3-5 years of 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.

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