Construction Gardener

Job Summary

Performs skilled landscape maintenance tasks as part of a Horticulture team; proficiency in plant identification of 50 common plant names within 90 days of hire date; ability to perform shrub installation, foliage maintenance, tree installation, heavy equipment operation, and basic clean up.

• Assist in specimen tree relocation, including ball and burlap operation, jetting in, and staking and guying.
• Responsible for trimming/pruning shrubs, ground covers, vines and some trees and palms with hand‑held tools and 2‑cycle equipment. Operates power shovel and power hammer.
• Performs site preparation tasks including removal of existing plant material and hardscape, grading and drainage.
• Operates machinery for loading, unloading and transporting materials, equipment and supplies.
• Identifies need for and provides supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
• Assists with the installation, mulching, watering and maintenance of tree, shrub, and ground cover plantings. Installs hardscape elements including gravel, timber walls, and drainage systems.
• Performs equipment maintenance as required.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or GED required
• Horticultural expertise preferred

• 3+ years construction or landscape maintenance experience, preferably in an upscale commercial, residential or resort environment required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Florida Driver’s License Required.

Responsible for performing basic Construction Gardener functions including:
Tree/shrub installation, maintenance of all foliage, detailing and clean up, watering, heavy equipment operating, and mulching, tree rigging, tree staking and guying.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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