Horticulture Gardener - On Call - Corporate

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 is responsible for the day-to-day gardening and horticulture operations, ensuring that all outdoor landscape areas are well-maintained and visually appealing. This role involves a variety of tasks, including planting, pruning, watering, and installing irrigation systems, while adhering to MGMRI standards of service to create a beautiful environment for guests and coworkers alike. THE STARTING RATE: $21.70 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: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required 2+ years of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required 2+ years of prior relevant experience in commercial landscape maintenance or resort setting required 1+ years of prior relevant experience in landscape installation or renovation required Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays THE PERKS & BENEFITS: Competitive and comprehensive health benefits as well as 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 meals in our employee dining room Free parking on and off shift Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION: https://mgmresorts.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&jobcode=12154 Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today! At MGM Resorts, we exist to entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. From delivering excellence for our guests to building and sustaining our communities, you can join our diverse teams of world-class talent and thrive in our collaborative environment. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer everyone a wide variety of exciting career opportunities with access to unlimited growth. Be part of a unique world filled with anticipation, entertainment and unparalleled experiences combined with competitive rewards and exclusive perks. Together, we will use our meaningful relationships to continue to build our authentic culture. We know the importance of respecting each others differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International develops, builds and operates unique destination resorts designed to provide a total resort experience, including first-class accommodations and dining, world-class entertainment, state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities, and high-quality retail and gaming experiences. We know the importance of respecting each others differences. We embrace and leverage our diversity to achieve best-in-class experiences and create stronger ties with our employees, guests, suppliers and community partners. We stay committed to taking strong, principled stands on equality to better unify our world. MGM Resorts International believes in providing opportunity for every employee to grow, develop and succeed in a work environment where you can be your best. We encourage you to explore our job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at talent@mgmresorts.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our employment application site, including the protection of any personal information provided to us. For more information about MGM Resorts International, including our privacy policy and commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit http://www.mgmresorts.com/careers. For California residents, also see our California Privacy Notice that describes the categories of personal information and sensitive personal information we collect and provides certain details about our processing of that information.