Gardener Exterior - Union

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts on hotels/food/retail/entert

Free parking

Health & Income Protection

Professional development

Job summary

Las Vegas, NV-based MGM Resorts International is seeking an Exterior Gardener to maintain outdoor landscapes and perform planting, pruning, watering, and weed control to keep grounds visually appealing.

The role includes irrigation installation, equipment operation, and adherence to MGMRI safety and service standards. Starting rate is $21.77 hourly, with shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of landscape maintenance experience, preferably in a resort setting.
• Experience with irrigation systems and landscape installation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor landscape areas to MGMRI standards.
• Plant, prune, water, weed, and feed plants to promote growth.
• Install and monitor irrigation systems and drainage.
• Operate lawn mowers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and similar equipment.
• Drive company vehicles between properties and transport materials.

Skills

Outdoor maintenance

Irrigation systems knowledge

Power tool operation

Safety awareness

Plant care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years landscape maintenance experience

Experience in resort setting

Tools

Irrigation installation tools

Hand tools & equipment

Lawn care machinery

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Exterior Gardener position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day gardening and horticulture operations to ensure that all outdoor landscape areas are well-maintained and visually appealing.

THE STARTING RATE

$21.77 hourly

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Responsible for always maintaining the MGMRI standards of service to guests and coworkers.

• Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees, hedges, and other vegetation; expertly prune to maintain shape and promote growth; water adequately considering weather conditions, location, and plant requirements.

• Weed, fertilized, and monitor plant nutrition in flower beds and plant areas; apply chemicals as needed following safety guidelines and regulations; exercise proper horticultural practices and industry standards.

• Install irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants, drainage, and soil composition.

• Monitor and control pests and diseases to prevent damage to plants.

• Clean and maintain outdoor spaces to include rock application, raking, blowing, washing, and similar activities.

• Properly use a variety of manual hand tools such as rakes, hand saws, pruning shears, shovels, hoes, fertilizer spreaders, pesticide sprayers, sod knifes, and hedge shears.

• Operate specialized power and motorized equipment such as blowers, hedge trimmers, light tractors, lawnmowers, chainsaws, and rototillers.

• Drive and operate company vehicles, trailers, and/or specialized carts to travel between properties and transport materials and equipment.

• Clean and maintain gardening tools, equipment, and supply areas to ensure good working conditions.

• Follow MGMRI policies and procedures for mobile devices to include work order creation, response, and completion.

• Inspect the work area to identify and report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor or management.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

• Have 2+ Years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Have 2+ Years of prior relevant experience in commercial landscape maintenance or resort setting

• Have 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in landscape installation or renovation

• Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays

• DL/DMV printout required

• One (1) year of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems - Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience in plant health care, turf maintenance, and tree care - Preferred

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally

• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more

• Free parking on and off shift

• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)

• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

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