Groundskeeper/Gardener Position Available In Orange, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Groundskeeper/Gardener position at Universal Orlando Resort involves basic landscape maintenance tasks such as watering, weeding, trimming, and planting. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 1 year of experience for Groundskeeper, and 3-5 years of experience for Gardener. A valid Florida Driver's License is necessary. The salary ranges from $35.8K - $40.8K a year for this full-time role.
Job Description
Groundskeeper/Gardener Universal Orlando Resort – 4.0
Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:
$35.8K – $40.8K a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Plant identification Resort Landscape maintenance Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Horticulture Horticulture Full Job Description 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. . Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios.
