Gardener

Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a Horticulture team, including plant identification, shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Trim and prune shrubs, ground covers, vines, and some trees and palms using hand-held tools and 2-cycle equipment
• Remove, install, and maintain plant material in beds and containers, including manual weeding
• Operate machinery for loading, unloading, and transporting materials, equipment, and supplies
• Identify need for and provide supplemental water through manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering
• Mow and edge turf using riding mowers and power equipment
• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying
• Perform equipment maintenance as required
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Three to five years of landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential, or resort environment
• Valid Florida Driver’s License

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED preferred
• Successful completion of a horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered