Lawn and Shrub Specialist

Location: AdventHealth Orlando 601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, Orlando, 32803

Schedule: Full-Time Day (Monday thru Thursday 5:30AM - 2:30PM and Friday 5:30AM - 11:30AM)

AdventHealth Orlando

AdventHealth Orlando is a lush tropical campus and our flagship hospital.

This 1,414-bed hospital serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America.

We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 50,000 inpatients each year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Lawn and Shrub Specialist performs a wide range of lawn and shrub applications across multiple campuses in the

Central Florida Division. Duties will include such tasks as the following: lawn fertilization, shrub fertilization, pest

management, weed control, and disease control. Must be able to work odd hours to complete work. Must be flexible to

accommodate all working hours/shifts to meet the business need. Actively participates in outstanding customer service

and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Demonstrates through behavior, AdventHealth's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence,

Stewardship and Teamwork.

•Apply appropriate products to the grounds following safety guidelines.

•Diagnose potential issues in the turf such as chinch bugs, sod webworms, large patch disease, grey leaf spot fungus.

•Diagnose potential issues in the shrubs such as pythium root rot, aphids, scale.

•Treat nuisance weeds in the turf without harming the turf itself.

•Follow detailed department expectations of how and when to treat.

•Present solutions based on conditions, avenues and sources that promote pest success.

•Maintain vehicle in a clean, safe and properly decaled condition.

•Be a very strong team player with a positive attitude and respect towards the team and supporting departments.

•Learn the safety procedures and equipment related to your job and use them as they are required

•Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

•Self-motivated with good communication and organizational skills

•Must be able to read and comprehend industry product labels.

•Skilled in how to identify potential insect and disease issues on a campus.

•Must have excellent verbal and written communication abilities

•Must possess ability to deal with problems encountered daily

•Time Management to complete the daily tasks

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

N/A

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•Minimum 3 years general landscaping maintenance experience

•Minimum 3 years as a lawn/shrub specialist

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Driver's License

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION:

•Certification in Best Management Practice

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Facilities

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24035889

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.