Landscaper I

Landscaper I

The Landscape Operations department within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking a Landscaper I to support the maintenance and appearance of campus grounds. This role is responsible for a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, with responsibilities subject to change based on operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform landscape maintenance duties including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, mulching, and hand weeding of landscape beds in assigned zones.
• Operates hand tools and landscaping equipment as needed.
• Identifies and reports pest or disease issues in accordance with the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan.
• Support general campus upkeep, including raking, trash collection and removal, and other related activities.
• Assist with special tasks such as hauling fill dirt and debris, and watering trees and turf in non-irrigated areas.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, and checking fluid levels; report equipment repair needs to the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications :

Completion of 9th grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications :

• 1+ years of experience in landscape maintenance, preferably in a commercial, institutional, or campus setting.
• The ability to maintain landscapes to departmental standards and use landscaping hand-held tools and equipment.
• Basic plant identification, pruning techniques, and general IPM knowledge.
• Basic communication skills in English in order to: work effectively with customers; operate and demonstrate the functions of the electronic equipment; utilize telecommunication devices.
• Proper maintenance of equipment: Cleaning, preserving finishes, checking fluid levels, and lubricating.
• Basic computer skills, including email.
• Ability to work in extreme environments and collaborate 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:

New hires selected for this position at the University of Central Florida can expect to be offered the base salary amount for the role. Compensation is determined in alignment with UCF's pay structure and internal equity considerations.

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.

May be required to participate in respiratory, medical examination and training in use of respirators.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

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.

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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