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University Operations:

University Operations at UCF is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, sharing our expertise, and upholding the highest standards to ensure a world-class campus experience. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The Landscaping team within University Operations is seeking to hire a Zone Manager, Horticulture. Drawing on the precision and standards of sports turf management, this role oversees the care, maintenance, and performance of all turf and plant health across campus, with a primary focus on high-profile locations such as Memory Mall, the Reflection Pond, and RWC athletic fields. This role leads the campus turf and agronomy program, managing soil health, nutrient applications, weed control, and pest management strategies to ensure optimal turf and plant quality year-round. Serving as a hands-on manager, the horticulture manager actively participates in daily field operations, including fertilizer and chemical applications, mowing, and equipment operation. Additionally, the role includes supervising maintenance staff coordinating with other landscape units, and supporting event preparation, reporting, and long-term planning efforts.

Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain turf areas across all university campuses, with a focus on high-visibility and high-use areas such as Memory Mall, the Reflection Pond, and RWC athletic fields, ensuring high standards of appearance, safety, and functionality. Lead the university-wide turf and agronomy program, including soil health, nutrient management, weed control, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Develop and implement annual turf and landscape nutritional programs in collaboration with the Operations Manager. Plan and perform preventive maintenance and turf care activities to minimize pests, weeds, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. Serve as a working zone manager by actively participating in daily turf operations, including mowing, aeration, topdressing, fertilizer and chemical applications, and operation of specialized equipment such as spray rigs and spreaders. Supervise, train, and mentor turf maintenance staff by providing daily direction, technical guidance, and hands-on support. Coordinate daily work assignments and ensure the proper, safe, and efficient use of equipment, materials, and resources. Collaborate with landscape operations teams, including irrigation, landscape maintenance, and tree care, to coordinate turf care strategies and seasonal schedules. Maintain accurate records related to turf health, treatments, product inventory, budgets, labor usage, and treatment outcomes. Support special event planning by coordinating turf protection, maintenance, and restoration needs during high-traffic periods and university events. Maintain spray and other turf equipment in a safe, clean, and mechanically sound condition and ensure equipment complies with federal, state, and local regulations and University SOPs. Inspect equipment and report maintenance, safety, or compliance concerns to the Operations Manager. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4+ years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education ...For full information see follow application link. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.