Lead Horticulturist
Gaylord Entertainment - Kissimmee, FL

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You can be a STAR at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. This beautiful 1,406 room resort in Central Florida offers an extremely unique property with 400,000 square feet of meeting space.

As one of the "Top 100 Companies for Working Families" in Central Florida, we offer an extensive benefits package for you and your family. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a company matching 401(k) savings plan. A few of our other perks include free uniforms, $1.50 meals in our cyber cafeteria, free fitness center with fitness classes, hotel, restaurant and spa discounts, and the list goes on and on. Most of all, we are committed to our STARS....and you could be a STAR too!
Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE:GET) is a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. which owns and operates industry-leading brands - Gaylord Hotels (www.gaylordhotels.com), a growing number of upscale, meetings-focused resorts, and the Grand Ole Opry (www.opry.com), the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers for over 80 consecutive years. The Company's entertainment brands and properties include the Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, Radisson Hotel Opryland and WSM-AM. For more information about the Company, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com.

Job Summary:
This position will supervise the Horticulture team in the design and maintenance of all landscaping, gardens, trees and aquatic life.

Job Responsibilities:
Supervise the maintenance of all landscaping, trees, gardens, aquatic life and operation of all horticulture equipment.
Monitor the daily activities and performance of the Horticulture team. Provide training to the Horticulture team.
Design, purchase and install new plant material.
Organize and plan the maintenance of all plant material. Follow up with horticulture tasks and projects to ensure successful, timely, efficient completion.
Complete assigned special projects including but not limited to seasonal color displays, floral design and manufacture, Espresso coordination, Christmas set up and administrative duties associated with all special projects.
Supervise irrigation frequency and duration processes.
Order supplies, plant materials and floral materials.
Assist with the installation and maintenance of all plant material within the property.
Comply with OSHA regulations, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and safety precautions.
Maintain knowledge of trends and developments within the horticulture industry.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or equivalent experience required.
Experience: Working knowledge of interior horticulture, ornamental and tropical plants preferred. Strong horticulture design background preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: CLT preferred. Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record required (varies by property).

Gaylord Entertainment offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits and compensation package. Gaylord promotes a Drug-Free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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The Grand Ole Opry, the longest-running live radio show in the world, is grand indeed for country music fans. Since it was founded in 1925,...