Garden Landscape Technician Position Available In Orange, Florida

Garden Landscape Technician Orange County Government – 3.8 Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time $17.30 – $20.27 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Landscape maintenance Mid-level High school diploma or GED Horticulture Agriculture Associate’s degree Landscaping Pesticide Applicator’s License 2 years Full Job Description Job

ID 37006

Location Cooperative Extension Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Job Description General Functions Performs and supervises a wide variety of skilled and technical work involving establishment, installation and maintenance of landscape and building maintenance. Duties include supervising and performing landscaping, maintenance, and other technically skilled trades. This position may be involved in the most intricate parts of the work procedure including, operating specialized equipment, making minor adjustments and performing preventative maintenance. Work is performed with independence under the general direction received from the assigned Extension Agent, supervisor. Representative Duties/Assignments Supervises staff and volunteers in the Exploration Garden and Greenhouse. Performs and supervises the establishment, installation and maintenance of landscape material, including the proper pruning, preparation of beds for planting, removal of dead or diseased trees, shrubs and other plant material. Responsible for repair, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems. Applies fertilizers and pesticides using appropriate safety measures and maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Performs landscape management tasks as identified but not limited to mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, weeding, pest control and irrigation. Establishes ongoing maintenance schedule for gardens, greenhouse, turf, landscape and natural areas. Carries out the renovation or installation of existing or new teaching or demonstration designs in the Exploration Gardens in support of the educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Division. Operates and maintains gas powered equipment including tiller, edger, mower, front end loader, trimmer, blower and chainsaw. Performs other duties of a comparable level as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible experience in landscaping and ground maintenance. Associate¿s degree from an accredited institution in Horticulture, Landscape Maintenance or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required experience. Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) Pesticide Applicators License or obtain within six months of hire. Preferences Experience in a public or private garden, pest and disease identification and control, and/or irrigation repair and installation.

Application Deadline Open Date:

04/09/2025

Close Date:

04/23/2025 This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information Pay Grade:

108 – From $17.30 to $20.27

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience Benefits 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually. 18 days paid time off per year. Longevity bonus based on years of service. 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. Participation in the Florida Retirement System. Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers. Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. Tuition reimbursement program. Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer:

Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements. For more information on Benefits visit – https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans’ Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. •If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans’ Preference. Please note that Veterans’ Preference applies only to a Veterans’ first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.