Horticulture Equipment Specialist
Horticulture Equipment Specialist
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JOB SUMMARY:
Support and collaborates on the utilization and proficiency in heavy and specialized equipment such as Rough Terrain Forklifts Extended Forklift/Telehandlers Frontend Loaders Back Hoes Skid steers Aerial Lifts Trenchers Stump Grinders Mud Buggies Mowers Mini Excavator Slope Mowers. Performs specialized landscape maintenance functions as part of a Horticulture team; ability to install shrubbery bedding foliage trees and palms. Performs proper rigging for loading unloading transporting large specimen trees and transporting materials. Install and Removals of Trees and Palms utilizing verbal and nonverbal communications.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the completion of tasks in landscaped areas using specialized equipment including Rough Terrain Forklifts Extended Forklift/Telehandlers Frontend Loaders Back Hoes Skid steers Aerial Lifts Trenchers Stump Grinders Mud Buggies Mowers Slope Mowers and various other equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance of landscaped areas using handheld and 2cycle equipment. Responsible for maintenance of shrub vine bedding plants ground cover and turf maintenance including decisionmaking on method timing and tools.
- Performs rigging of material for loading unloading transporting installing and removing using various rigging methods and materials.
- Perform Supporting structures for the stabilization of tree and palm according to ANSI and UO Horticulture standards.
- Properly documents and records information related to equipment inspections labor performed tree removals tree installs supporting systems etc.
- Acquire information necessary for presentation and meet with internal departments for excavation permit signatures prior to projects beginning.
- 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.
EDUCATION:
- High School Degree or GED Required;
- Associates degree (AA) in Horticulture;
- or equivalent from twoyear College or technical school is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- 3 years of heavy equipment operation landscape heavy equipment operation required.
- One year of landscape maintenance experience is required.
- 2 years experience of landscape maintenance in upscale commercial residential or resort environment or other horticultural enterprise is preferred;
- or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Florida Drivers License/ required to operate company vehicles.
- Annual Training and Certification is required for all of the following provided by UO: Rough Terrain Forklifts Extended Forklift/Telehandlers Frontend Loaders Back Hoes Skid steers Aerial Lifts Trenchers Stump Grinders Mud Buggies Mowers Slope Mowers. Florida Landscape Nursery Grower Association certification FCLMT and/or FCLT preferred
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
