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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.
- Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SCOPE: Responsible for performing basic Gardener functions including: Shrub installation, maintenance of all foliage, detailing and clean up, watering, heavy equipment operating, and mulching.
EDUCATION: High school degree or GED preferred. Successful completion horticulture program at Valencia Community College or similar curriculum preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Florida Driver’s License Required.
EXPERIENCE: Three to five years landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information:
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Annual Care |
Install, remove, deadhead, and fertilize. Process includes repetitive loading, unloading and transporting trays of annuals. Bed preparation requires digging and lifting shovels of soil, use of a wheelbarrow, operation of a tiller, grading with rakes using force. Includes maintenance of hanging baskets and container plantings. |
Requires alternate reaching, lifting, carrying, balancing, stooping, stretching, and gripping of hand tools. Trays of annuals sometimes weighing over 15 pounds are unloaded from nursery racks up to eight feet high. Tiller requires lateral control of heavy vibration. Unloading of debris into dumpsters requires overhead lifting. |
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Mowing |
Policing area for debris, operating walk-behind or riding mower and operating 22 lb. backpack blower for clean up. Also includes operation of stick edgers and weed eaters for detail trimming. |
Process includes repetitive reaching, lifting, stooping, stretching and gripping. Blower is carried on the back, and requires balance and strength. String trimmers and stick edgers require controlled outstretched arm movements for extended periods. Mower use includes gripping of hand brake or driving mechanism. |
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Shrub Pruning |
Operating hand or power equipment to selectively cut plant material at varying heights, followed by a clean up of debris. |
Method includes very repetitive reaching, gripping, and raking, lifting and bagging of debris. Debris bags are also loaded, transported, and unloaded into a dumpster by lifting weight overhead. |
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Fertilizing and Seeding |
Operating fertilizer spreader or carrying bucket (25 lbs or higher) and over-seed with annual grasses. |
Loading fertilizers into mechanical spreader or container for manual distribution routinely requires controlled lifting of 50 pound bags. Manual distribution involves maintaining balance, careful stepping, and stooping simultaneously. |
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Mulching |
Loading, unloading and spreading mulch in plant beds. |
Repetitive shoveling, forking, and lifting of debris. Controlled movement of loaded wheelbarrow is often required, as well as lifting, shoveling or forking old mulch well overhead into dumpsters. |
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Raking and Sweeping |
Using hand rake to gather materials. |
Forceful pulling and pushing, and lifting of debris. |
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Sod Work |
Remove sod, prepare planting area, and install sod. Carry and stack pallets. |
Operation of sod cutter requires substantial strength for controlled lifting and turning of equipment. To remove sod, force is used with shovel, and lifting is required to transfer pieces for disposal with shovels or pitchfork. Base is often prepared with manual addition of sand by shovels as well. Pallet handling requires strength and overhead lifting. |
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Equipment Maintenance |
Cleaning, preserving finishes, checking fluid levels, lubricating. |
Physical lifting and carrying of gasoline and grease in 5 gallon commercial containers is required. Repetitive force is needed for correct operation of grease guns and other methods of lubrication. Protecting equipment finishes involves repetitive circular motions with pressure. |
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Plant Replacement |
Digging and removing plants, digging and installing new plants. |
Substantial repetitive use of shovels and spades is required, with lifting above the head necessary in many instances. Strength and control with the arms is needed for power auger use. Containerized plant material is manually carried in to new planting areas, and larger material transported on dolly or cart must be carefully lifted and placed with control. |
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Watering |
Connecting and dragging water hoses for hand watering. |
Forceful control and lifting of weighted hoses and watering cans is required, using outstretched arm movements for extended periods of time. |
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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“Universal is always finding ways to improve and separate from the rest. A lot of the Chefs here are like family to me. We have a caring culture and a disciplined one as well. We set up systems to ensure we are ready for success no matter what comes our way. I love working here, and as I continue to grow I will never forget the feeling of the teamwork I had when I started here 13 years ago. I carry that everywhere I go.”
Chef Johnathan
Restaurant Chef
Johnathan’s Career Journey
2006
Busser
2007
Line Production Cook
2008
1st Cook
2015
Sous Chef
2018
Restaurant Chef
“At Universal Orlando Resort, they want you to succeed. They guide you through every step of the way. If you have questions about a recipe or how to handle a situation the Chefs jump right in to help. The first Chef I worked for saw I wanted to learn, and he helped me fine-tune my skills so I could move up. Universal’s growth over the years encouraged me to stay, knowing I could advance and move to different restaurants without starting over. This is truly a great place to work, especially if you want to make a career in the culinary field.”
Chef Russell
Restaurant Chef
Russell’s Career Journey
1993
Line Production Cook
1997
1st Cook
1998
Sous Chef
2006
Restaurant Chef
2018
Restaurant Chef
“What has excited me to stay with Universal Orlando Resort is the opportunity for growth and the recognition I have received in the short amount of time I have been with the company. Universal is a great place to grow and develop. If you make your career goals clear to your management team, they will provide the assistance to guide you towards success.”
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Team Captain – Food and Beverage
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2017
Service Line
2017
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“In 1998 I was working as a Human Resources Manager at a hotel and I decided to resign from my position so I could stay at home with my one year old daughter. After a couple of months, I decided to look for a part time position. I saw an advertisement in the newspaper to work one weekend collecting surveys at a theme park. I thought that would be fun so I applied for the position and was hired by a 3rd party vendor to work Rock the Universe for one weekend. That one weekend grew into a 21 year career in the field research department at Universal Orlando!”
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Manager – Consumer Insights
Suzie's Career Journey
2005
3rd Party Consumer Research for Universal Orlando
2007
Coordinator – Consumer Insights
2015
Supervisor – Consumer Insights
2018
Manager – Consumer Insights
“Universal has a great culture around career development. It’s a very open environment where you’re encouraged to learn and grow by participating in some incredible programs, including internships, diversity groups, and mentoring. I’ve had some fantastic leaders who have helped pave the way for me. Every leader I’ve worked for has acted as a role-model and has taken the time to mentor me. It’s been amazing working for Universal from new rides and restaurants to the opening of Volcano Bay and countless hotels! How can you ever leave when you’re always excited for what’s coming next?”
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Manager – Marketing & Sales
Madelyn's Career Journey
2012
Host
2013
Intern – Destination Sales
2014
Coordinator – Destination Sales
2015
Representative – Travel Industry Sales
2018
Manager – Marketing & Sales
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Jonathan Livramento
Supervisor, Utilities Apprentice
Jonathan’s Career Journey
2014
Electrical Tech II
2016
Electrical Tech II
2017
Technical Services – Utilities Coordinator
2020
Apprentice Supervisor
“During my first year of college I wanted a full time job with good benefits. I came in one Friday, was hired for Park Services and started orientation the following week. I have loved the great opportunities Universal has given me to grow and learn while I was in the first group of Ride and Show apprentices. During this time, I learned on the job with the technicians all around UO, as well as going to school to learn the theory. The teamwork between the departments is something that makes UO strong and a great place to work for. The dedication from my leadership, pushing me to be better and giving me great opportunities to learn all over the resort throughout the 15 years at UO, provided me the tools needed to supervise technicians in Ride and Show.”
Michael Newman
Supervisor, Ride & Show
Michael’s Career Journey
2005
Night Park Attendant
2006
Ride & Show Maintenance Apprentice
2007
Ride & Show Maintenance 3 Apprentice
2008
Ride & Show Maintenance 2 Apprentice
2009
Ride & Show Maintenance 1 Apprentice
2009
Show Systems Tech
2011
Show Systems Lead Tech
2014
Ride Supervisor
“Universal is a company with a heart, which shines through in the way they treat their Team Members here and in the opportunities they have for everyone - from every personality to every background. My leadership saw something in me that I didn’t always see in myself, and they would make every effort to help me see it too. That motivation and the fact that I knew I always had a direction to grow in kept me committing myself fully to every role I was in, no matter what it was. It still keeps me growing to this day.”
Abigail
Supervisor – Premium Services
Abigail's Career Journey
2014
Attractions Attendant
2015
Halloween Horror Nights Scareactor
2016
Attractions Attendant
2017
Team Captain – Entrance Operations
2018
SAE Supervisor – Premium Services
“I decided to apply at Universal because I was searching for a career that was more related to my current field of study and that would allow for growth potential. With my experience of swimming competitively, I decided to apply as a lifeguard. I got the job quickly, started training soon after, and fell in love with it. The people at Universal are like family. Without the energy, passion and care that the people here at Universal have invested in me, I would not be where I am today in my career.”
Brooke
Aquatics Lifeguard Lead
Brooke's Career Journey
2017
Deep Water Lifeguard
2018
Aquatics Lifeguard Lead
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