Gardener I - Horticulture

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pick up and dispose of litter from landscape.
• Drive company vehicles and/or specialized carts to transport materials and equipment as directed.
• Maintain certifications to operate material handling and aerial lift equipment such as boom and scissor lifts, utility carts, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Maintains a clean and orderly public and common work area, Exterior Horticulture storage area, and tool room.
• Report lost or damaged property, equipment and/or tools to manager.
• Assist with loading, unloading and moving plant material to designated areas.
• Affix with Gardener II with daily tasks of weeding, pruning, trimming, planting, watering, irrigation repair and applying chemicals.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Properly uses a variety of manual hand tools and equipment such as rakes, loppers, hand saws, pruning shears, shovels, hose, fertilizer spreaders, pesticide sprayers, and hedge shears to complete assigned tasks.
• Communicate any irrigation, safety, damaged, distressed landscape issues or any other safety hazards to management.
• Maintain back-stock plant material in holding areas by watering, pruning, dead-heading and weeding.
• Use two-way radio to communicate while in field.
• Wash and clean the department vehicles and equipment to maintain a good public image.

Safety

Safety is an essential function of this job.

Company Standards of Conduct

All The Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License.
• Any other certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• 2 years of experience in exterior and/or ornamental horticulture.
• Demonstrated experience in a resort preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in operating material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of exterior plants, common insects and diseases.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to Lift or carry 50 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Able to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Able for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel.
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.