Gardener - Floral Design - Union - Corporate at MGM Resorts International

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Hospitality, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
1+ years of prior relevant floral design experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
Ability to work nights (preferred)
Advanced floral knowledge (preferred)
Floral design experience in a resort environment (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

Plant, transplant, fertilize, water, prune, weed and apply chemicals to flower beds and plant areas
Maintain annuals, turf, trees, and shrubs by exercising proper horticultural practices
Monitor plant nutrition by checking soil, fertilizer, moisture, and overall appearance
Inspect work area to identify any potential safety hazards and ensure the landscape meets appearance standards
Properly use a variety of manual hand tools and equipment such as rakes, loppers, hand saws, pruning shears, shovels, hoes, fertilizer spreaders, pesticide sprayers, sod knifes and hedge shears
Drive/operate company vehicles or specialized carts to travel between properties and transport materials and equipment
Unload and inspect inventory as it is received
Operate specialized power and motorized equipment such as blowers, hedge trimmers, light tractors, lawn mowers, lawn edgers, chainsaws, aerial lifts, forklifts, turf aerators, roto-tillers and forklifts
Ensure appropriate pest management and irrigation management practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

plantingtransplantingfertilizingwateringpruningweedinghorticulturelandscapingpest managementirrigation managementlawn mowershedge trimmerschainsawsforklifts

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the starting pay rate for the Gardener position?

The starting rate is $20.26 per hour.

Is this Gardener role remote or office-based?

This is an on-site position based in Las Vegas, Nevada, involving hands-on outdoor maintenance work.

What skills and experience are required for this Gardener job?

Candidates need at least 1+ years of prior relevant floral design experience or equivalent, a High School Diploma or GED, ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays, and advanced floral knowledge is preferred along with resort environment experience.

What is the company culture like at MGM Resorts International?

MGM Resorts offers an exciting, diverse, and entertaining work environment where team players create unique show-stopping guest experiences in the hospitality industry.

What benefits are offered for this Gardener position?

Benefits include competitive health and wellness programs, discounts on hotels, food, retail, entertainment, travel, electronics, and shopping, free meals in the employee dining room, free parking, and professional development opportunities.