Landscaping - Construction Horticulturist - Part-time

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Have you always wanted to work outdoors? We are looking for Construction Horticulturists who can support our Horticulture, Ride & Show, Facilities Maintenance, and other divisions across Universal Orlando with tree maintenance, heavy equipment operation, debris removal.

Construction Horticulturists at Universal Orlando are responsible for:

• Performing preparation for installation and removal of specimen trees including digging, balling, burlapping and guying of trees.
• Performing removal and installation of plant material including small trees and shrubs.
• Operating heavy equipment as needed including front end loaders, bucket truck, lull and JCB.
• Rigging trees for proper lifting and transport.
• Performing staking and guying of newly installed trees as necessary.
• Providing correct hand signals for heavy equipment operation.
• Understanding and actively participating in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established Universal Orlando policy, procedures, training and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

 

To perform the role of a Construction Horticulturist successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
• High school degree or GED is required.  Technical school: majoring in horticultural sciences is preferred.
• Five to seven years experience in landscape construction including equipment operation required.
• Must be familiar with construction sites and willing to follow rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work with on-site contractors and accommodate variable shift start times and flexible work assignments.
• Must be proficient in plant identification by common and botanical name.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the Construction Horticulturist job.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is required to:

• Regularly (2/3 of the time or more) stand for prolonged periods; talk; use hands and fingers to grip, pinch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; work at heights for prolonged periods of time including heights with or without railings or over open pits greater than 4 feet; balance; reach, pull, push with hands and arms above head / below head; close vision with or without corrective lens (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision with or without corrective lens (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus while in changing light conditions e.g., sunshine to indoor or dark conditions); work in varied light conditions including low or diminished lighting; maintain alertness and attentiveness up to 4 hours while working varying hours; concentrate/focus (e.g., ability to interpret the work environment and make decisions on predetermined operating policies and procedure).
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) hear audible alarms, voice commands with background noise; repeat motions more than twice per minute; lift up to 50 pounds with control; push up to 50 pounds with control.
• Occasionally (1/3 of the time or less) walk for prolonged periods (including ability to walk at a given pace that is predetermined by a moving sidewalk); sit for prolonged periods; climb stairs / ladders; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; work in an environment subject to vibrations; repeat-using an input device-a keyboard or mouse-in a steady manner; work in an environment with flashing lights including strobe lamps; work in small or tight spaces; smell.

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the Construction Horticulturist job.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is required to:

• Regularly (2/3 of the time or more) work in wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work in outdoor weather conditions to include direct sunlight, heat or cold; use an extendable boom forklift (lull); use a highreach (aerial lift); use a backhoe/frontend loader (earth moving equipment); use a motorized company vehicle or a leased or personal vehicle for company business; have a valid Florida state driver’s license.
• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) work in an environment where the noise level is loud (Noise when raised conversation is needed).
• Occasionally (1/3 of the time or less) work with cranes; use a forklift (sit down); excavate more than 4 feet; work with oils/fuels; have exposure to bodily fluids (blood, vomit); transport fuels or compressed gases.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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