Gardener - Bellagio

MGM Resorts International

4d • Onsite

About The Position

It is the primary responsibility of the Gardener to perform the day-to-day operations of the Bellagio property, ensuring that all exterior areas, landscapes, and gardens are aesthetically pleasing, safe, and well-maintained. This includes performing general landscaping duties, maintaining plant health and irrigation systems, and assisting with seasonal displays to uphold Bellagio’s world-class presentation standards.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years of age
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays is required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable of fresh floral product and design technique is 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, and 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 they are 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 forkliftts
• Ensure appropriate pest management and irrigation management practices

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 meals in our employee dining room
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED