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. 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