Interior Gardener, Horticulture

San Manuel Casinos • Highland, CA

2d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Floral and Interior Plant, the Interior Gardener installs and maintains indoor plants, recreating outdoor green spaces indoors to provide guests with a peaceful and attractive environment. The role involves plant care and inspections, maintaining clean and safe work areas, managing plant and supply inventory, transporting floral products and supplies, and supporting special projects such as event setups, seasonal change-outs, and décor installations. The position may involve work in climate-controlled offices, the gaming facility, and outdoor areas, and may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of the stated minimum educational requirements.
• At least two years of interior landscape or gardening experience required.
• Knowledge of plant nutrition requirements for various interior plants.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements for various interior plants.
• Ability to apply safe work practices when using chemicals, equipment, tools, and horticultural techniques.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier; the role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.
• May be required, at the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Able to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally moving objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the mobility and endurance demands of the position.
• May be required to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior plants, including cleaning, installation, fertilizing, pruning, pinching, trimming, dead-heading, and replacement.
• Monitor plant nutrition and Integrated Pest Management, use appropriate control methods, water plants according to their requirements, and maintain planter mechanics.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of the interior landscape to ensure it meets appearance standards; remove litter from planters and maintain cleanliness and order in public and common work areas.
• Inspect work areas to identify potential safety hazards.
• Complete inventory and submit plant and supply orders; receive and inspect delivered plants.
• Transport and deliver floral orders, plants, and related supplies to locations throughout the enterprise.
• Use and safely care for manual hand tools, equipment, and supplies, and report lost or damaged items.
• Work on special projects, including floral event setups, seasonal change-outs, and décor installations throughout the property.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.

What This Job Offers

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