Groundskeeper / Gardener
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Performs skilled landscape maintenance as part of a Horticulture team, including plant identification, shrub and tree installation, foliage maintenance, equipment operation, and cleanup. The role maintains plant beds, containers, turf, and irrigation, and assists with specimen tree relocation. Three to five years of landscape maintenance experience is required, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential, or resort environment. A valid Florida driver’s license is required; education preferences include a high school degree or GED and horticulture coursework.
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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:
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Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment.
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Performs removal, installation and maintenance of plant material in beds and containers, and manual weeding.
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Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies.
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Identifies need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
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Mowing and edging turf with riding mowers and power equipment.
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Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
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Performs equipment maintenance as required.
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Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
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High school degree or GED preferred
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Successful completion horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred
EXPERIENCE:
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Three to five years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required
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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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