Gardener

The Gardener - Horticulture is responsible for providing professional and courteous service to each and every guest. This position involves the installation and maintenance of interior and exterior plant material, trees, irrigation and the use of fertilizer and pesticides. The Gardener -Horticulture also performs duties that require the operation of equipment and use of tools that are necessary to maintain all horticultural elements throughout the resort.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining the Wynn standards of service to guests and coworkers at all times.
• Ensures the Wynn standards of cleanliness and appearance for all areas. 
• Maintains a safe and pristine work environment at all times. 
• Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards.
• Knows and adheres to Wynn policies and procedures, embrace company culture and take pride in the resort and amenities.
• Understands and well versed in the resort, hotel features and services including all outlets, hours of operation, activities and events available to guests. 
• Attends required training classes and incorporates new standards, service knowledge and safety into daily work practices.
• Look for opportunities to assist peers, guests, other departments or leaders at all times.
• Solution oriented, avoiding conflict and gossip, stays on task and promotes teamwork.
• Awareness of guest experience at all times, smiles and makes eye contact, communicates professionally.
• Uses a variety of manual hand tools, including, but not limited to, rakes, loppers, hand saws, pruning shears, shovels, hoes, fertilizer spreaders, pesticide sprayers, and hedge shears.
• Operates specialized power and motorized equipment including, but not limited to, blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, scissor lift, boom lift, sky track, fork lift, sprayers, pallet jack, electric pallet jack, utility vehicles and trucks up to 30 ft. long.
• Ensures proper care and safe use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures appropriate pest management and irrigation management practices.
• Ensures safe and appropriate tree climbing, rope access repelling practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years experience in commercial or resort horticulture maintenance and a valid Nevada driver's license.
• Candidate must be able to work efficiently within a team environment.
• Must possess a positive, “whatever it takes” attitude.
• Must have an open mind and willingness to learn new processes, concepts and ways of approaching guest and coworkers.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Candidate must be well groomed and professional.
• Must be able to communicate English with guests, management, and other associates to their understanding.  Additional foreign language is a plus.
• Must be available to work all shifts and days including opening and closing shifts.
• Willingness to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding guests and staff.
• Combination of education equivalent to graduation from high school (High school diploma) or any other combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any licensing or active work cards required, at present or in the future, for this position at all times.

Additional Information

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws confidential according to EEO guidelines.