Horticulture Equipment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the completion of tasks in landscaped areas using specialized equipment, performs routine maintenance, rigging, and documentation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the completion of tasks in landscaped areas using specialized equipment, including Rough Terrain Forklifts, Extended Forklift/Telehandlers, Front-end Loaders, Back Hoes, Skid steers, Aerial Lifts, Trenchers, Stump Grinders, Mud Buggies, Mowers, Slope Mowers and various other equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of landscaped areas using handheld and 2-cycle equipment. Responsible for maintenance of shrub, vine, bedding plants, ground cover, and turf maintenance, including decision-making on method, timing, and tools.
• Performs rigging of material for loading, unloading, transporting, installing, and removing using various rigging methods and materials.
• Performs Supporting structures for the stabilization of tree and palm according to ANSI and UO Horticulture standards.
• Properly documents and records information related to equipment inspections, labor performed, tree removals, tree installs, supporting systems, etc.
• Acquires information necessary for presentation and meets with internal departments for excavation permit signatures prior to projects beginning.
• 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 Required
• Associate’s degree (AA) in Horticulture or equivalent from two-year College or technical school is preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, landscape heavy equipment operation required
• One year of landscape maintenance experience is required
• 2+ years experience of landscape maintenance in upscale commercial, residential, or resort environment or other horticultural enterprise is preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Drivers License/ required to operate company vehicles
• Annual Training and Certification is required for all of the following provided by UO: Rough Terrain Forklifts, Extended Forklift/Telehandlers, Front-end Loaders, Back Hoes, Skid steers, Aerial Lifts, Trenchers, Stump Grinders, Mud Buggies, Mowers, Slope Mowers
• Florida Landscape Nursery Grower Association certification FCLMT, and/or FCLT preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Must possess flexibility regarding different shifts and short notice adjustments