Lead Horticulture

San Manuel Casinos•Highland, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Horticulture, the Horticulture Lead coordinates daily horticulture operations, providing leadership, technical guidance, and hands-on support across functions such as plant care, landscaping, grounds maintenance, floral operations, and seasonal décor. Ensures safe use of equipment, maintains quality and safety standards, and supports environmental compliance and service excellence. Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are essential to meet changing operational needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum two (2) years of progressive experience in horticulture, exterior maintenance, seasonal decor, groundskeeping, floral or previous casino experience required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite (Word, Excel).
Polished and professional demeanor in person, online and via phone with exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including strong spelling and grammatical skills.
Ability to use all necessary tools and equipment required to complete all duties and jobs.
Ability to follow safety guidelines when using required chemicals, equipment, tools, and techniques while performing job duties; ability to give safety instructions to team members.
Knowledge of emergency shut-off procedures for gas, water, electrical, etc.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assigns tasks, organizes work schedules, and provides hands-on support to team members performing grounds, landscape, and horticultural maintenance activities.
Monitors progress, coordinates daily work priorities, and ensures all responsibilities are completed in accordance with established standards and organizational expectations.
Performs grounds, landscape, and horticultural maintenance duties and projects, including biohazardous cleanup.
Trains team members on proper practices, procedures, and horticultural techniques, and provides guidance on plant care, irrigation, pruning, and landscape maintenance activities.
Provides safety instruction and ensures safe working conditions for grounds, landscape, and horticultural operations.
Enforces the use of proper safety precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensures chemicals, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides are properly labeled, stored, and maintained in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and applicable safety requirements.
Maintains inventory, fills supply requests, and ensures necessary equipment and materials are available for the team.
Engages in exceptional customer service to foster brand loyalty among both external and internal customers.
Conducts preventative maintenance checks, completes area walk-throughs, follows up on tasks, and reports unsafe conditions to management.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.