Gardener - Bellagio

Location: Springfield 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: 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. THE STARTING RATE: $19.86 THE DAY-TO-DAY: • 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 knives 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 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: • 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 • Knowledgeable of fresh floral product and design technique is preferred • Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays is required THE PERKS & 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 Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr