Construction Gardener

Position: Construction Gardener
Company: Universal Parks

Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a horticulture team; proficiency in plant identification of 50 common plant names within 90 days of hire date; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up.

Work Highlights is required

• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
• Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment. Operates power shovel and power hammer.
• Performs site preparation tasks including removal of existing plant material and hardscape, grading and drainage.
• 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.
• Assists with the installation, mulching, watering and maintenance of tree, shrub, and groundcover plantings. Installs hardscape elements including gravel, timber walls, and drainage systems.
• 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 required
• Horticultural expertise preferred EXPERIENCE: 3+ years construction or 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 Construction Gardener functions including: Tree/shrub installation, maintenance of all foliage, detailing and clean up, watering, heavy equipment operating, and mulching, tree rigging, tree staking and guying.
• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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