Horticulture, Manager – Floral, Design & Groundskeeping Operations

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Development opportunities

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel manages exterior grounds, landscapes, seasonal decor, and floral displays to ensure a safe, aesthetically pleasing guest environment.

The role develops sustainability plans, oversees budgets for decor and projects, and coordinates with leadership, vendors, and event teams while upholding OSHA/ADA and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Facilities management, Environmental Science, hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in horticulture, exterior maintenance, seasonal decor, groundskeeping or similar role.
• Minimum three years’ supervisory or senior-level experience.
• Experience with landscape design, project management, and plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices, irrigation, and exterior maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of landscape maintenance, seasonal decor and floral installations.
• Manage budgets for landscape projects, groundskeeping, exterior maintenance, and decor.
• Ensure OSHA/ADA compliance and brand standards; maintain schedules and progress records.
• Coordinate with leadership, vendors, and events; stay updated on industry trends.
• Perform other duties to support department operations.

Skills

Leadership

Landscape design

Project management

Sustainability

Budgeting

Communication

Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

HOT SOS

Job description

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Horticulture the Manager, Horticultureis responsible forthe strategic oversight, maintenance, and enhancement of the resort’s exterior grounds, landscaping, seasonal decor, and floral displays, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.Develop and execute plans for landscape sustainability, seasonal transformations, and exterior aesthetics,maintenanceand repairs, whilemaintaininghigh standardsof guest experience in a hospitality-driven setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Leadsthe planning, design, and execution of landscape maintenance, seasonal decor, and floral installations, ensuring proper preventative maintenance of all exterior grounds, including parking areas, pathways, and resort perimeters. Implement sustainable horticulture practices that align with environmental and brand guidelines, conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to safety and aesthetic standards, and manage and upkeep all seasonal and promotional displays throughout the resort.
• 2. Managesbudgets for landscape projects, groundskeeping, exterior maintenance, seasonal decor, and floral arrangements whileoptimizingresources. Ensure cost-effective procurement and inventory control of plants, materials, and decor elements. Maintain financial records and report on expenditures, justifying budget needs
• 3. Ensuresall horticulture and exterior maintenance workcomplies withOSHA, ADA, and resort brand standards. Communicate effectively with leadership, vendors, and team members to ensure seamless execution of projects. Maintainaccuraterecords of maintenance schedules, project progress, and compliance adherence.
• 4. Communicatesimportant matters involving personnel, facilities, exterior maintenance, and groundskeeping to the Horticulture Senior Managerin a timely manner. Collaborate with resort management onspecial eventsrequiring horticulture and seasonal decor. Stay updated on industry trends in horticulture, exterior decor, and sustainable landscaping. Handle emergency situations such as storm damage or urgent repairs.
• 5. Performsotherdutiesasassignedtosupporttheefficientoperationofthedepartment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees
• Planning, assigning, reviewing and directing work
• Evaluating and appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Making hiring decisions and designing individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture,Facilities management, Environmental Science,hospitalityora relatedfieldrequired.

Minimum (3) years of progressive experience in horticulture, exterior maintenance, seasonal decor, groundskeeping, floral or a similar role, preferably in a hospitality settingrequired.

Minimum three (3) years’ supervisory and/or senior levelexperiencerequired.

Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Experience in methods and techniques of ground maintenance, horticulture,floraland interior design.

Strong leadership and team development skills across multiple disciplines.

Expertise in landscape design,project management, interior design, and plant maintenance.

Knowledge of sustainability practices, irrigation, and exterior maintenance.

Budget management skills with the ability to forecast costs andoptimizespending.

Excellent communication skills to coordinate across departments, vendors, and executive leadership.

Proficiencyin task management systems (e.g., HOTSOS) and compliance documentation.

Must be able to follow safety guidelines when using required chemicals, equipment, tools, and techniques while performing job duties.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles.

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Primary work environment is outdoors.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, high demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: involves sitting minimal time.
• May operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees.

San Manuel is one of the largest employers in California’s Inland Empire. Managing one of the world’s busiest casinos, our many restaurants, and a fully functioning tribal government means we can offer an incredibly wide range of professional and support positions. Each is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a better future for all of us. Your commitment to San Manuel is matched by our commitment to you.

We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals. These programs support our pay-for-performance philosophy.