Landscaper II

2 weeks ago

Orlando, Florida, United States University of Central Florida Full time $19,000 - $60,000 per year

Facilities and Business Operations:

Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Please visit us at: or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity:

The Landscape and Natural Resources department at Facilities and Business Operations is seeking a qualified Landscaper II to prioritize tasks, ensure proper plant and turf maintenance techniques, and support overall landscape maintenance duties. This role also involves training and coordinating the workload of assigned employees, while maintaining the standards of quality and efficient maintenance.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead assigned team members in landscape maintenance, utilizing appropriate equipment, hand tools, and materials.
  • Report pest problems, damaged plant material, equipment needs, and repairs per the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
  • Check and ensure designated landscape areas meet departmental standards, completing work within the scheduled time frame.
  • Oversee morning dispatch and afternoon return to the shop, ensuring teams are properly equipped and on task.
  • Prioritize and lead team work activities, acting as an Assistant Zone Manager for High-Performance Landscape Teams.
  • Maintain and clean campus grounds, including vegetation debris removal, raking, and trash removal.
  • Provide coaching, training, and quality checks on job assignments, standards, and customer service.
  • Schedule safety training for the team, ensuring employees work safely and receive necessary medical attention.
  • Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions; respond to emergencies and unforeseen situations.
  • Maintain and clean equipment, report equipment needs to the supervisor, and ensure unit processes are followed.
  • Perform special tasks such as hauling fill dirt/debris, landscape installations, tree work, etc.
  • Ability to work in extreme environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of 9th grade and 2+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of landscape experience in a commercial or corporate environment.
  • Ability to maintain landscapes to departmental standards and use hand-held landscaping tools and equipment.
  • Basic plant identification, pruning techniques, and general IPM knowledge.
  • Leadership skills to lead and prioritize teams under the supervisor's direction.
  • Basic communication skills in English to work effectively with customers, operate and demonstrate the functions of the electronic equipment, and use telecommunication devices.
  • Proper maintenance of equipment: cleaning, preserving finishes, checking fluid levels, and lubricating.
  • Basic computer skills, including email.
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.

Health Assessment Required:

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $19.00.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks UCF offers:

  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off, and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings options
  • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
  • Education assistance
  • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Operations - Landscape & Natural Resources

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$19.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

AM

Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email

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