Garden & Grounds Technician

Join the team that cares for one of South Florida’s most unique botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuaries.Flamingo Gardens is seeking an experienced Gardens & Grounds Technician to help maintain our 60-acre property, including extensive mature landscaping, horticultural displays, and living plant collections. This is a hands-on, outdoor position for someone who takes pride in maintaining beautiful spaces and understands the unique demands of South Florida horticulture.Position OverviewThe Gardens & Grounds Technician is responsible for general landscape and grounds maintenance while supporting the proper care and presentation of Flamingo Gardens’ horticultural collections.Primary responsibilities include:Mowing, edging, weeding, and general landscape maintenanceYard waste cleanup and removalRoutine maintenance and trimming of palms, trees, and shrubsMaintaining clean, safe, and attractive garden and guest areasAssisting with the care and maintenance of horticultural displays and living plant collectionsUsing appropriate horticultural practices to support plant health, longevity, and appearanceSafely operating landscape tools, machinery, and equipmentFollowing established safety procedures and properly using required personal protective equipment (PPE)Assisting the Horticulture team with additional projects and property needs as assignedQualificationsCandidates must have:A minimum of three years of professional landscape or horticulture experience in South FloridaWorking knowledge of South Florida landscape maintenance and plant careEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to learn and safely operate new tools and equipmentAbility to follow established procedures, safety requirements, and instructionsAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamCandidates with professional landscape or horticulture certifications, including GI-BMP, FNGLA, FFLCP, or similar credentials, are strongly encouraged to apply.Physical & Outdoor RequirementsThis is an active, primarily outdoor position. The Gardens & Grounds Technician must be able to:Lift and carry up to 50 poundsWork on their feet and in an upright position for extended periodsWork outdoors in South Florida conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, wind, and cooler temperaturesWalk throughout a large property and navigate varying terrainEnter and exit vehicles and equipment as requiredClimb stairs and laddersWork at heights of up to six feet above ground levelHandle, grasp, operate, and safely use landscaping tools and equipmentMove throughout the property efficiently to perform assigned responsibilitiesThe physical demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.About Flamingo GardensFlamingo Gardens is an established 60-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary in Davie, Florida, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the natural and cultural heritage of South Florida and the Everglades.Our Horticulture team cares for extensive mature plant material, botanical displays, and living collections throughout the property. Team members use sound horticultural practices to protect the health and longevity of our plants while maintaining the beauty, safety, and quality of the experience we provide our guests.If you have professional South Florida landscaping or horticulture experience and take pride in seeing the results of your work in a beautiful, mission-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.Additional RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of an FBI background check and all other applicable pre-employment requirements.Flamingo Gardens is dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination on any basis including race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability status, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hourExpected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:Dental insuranceHealth insuranceOn-the-job trainingPaid time offVision insurance