Floral Designer Technician I

Under the direction of the Administrative Manager, the incumbent maintains large interior areas of silk displays and fresh flower arrangements including special events and holiday decor. Assists with interior and exterior installation and maintenance of live plants within Foxwoods Casino. High School diploma or the equivalent. One (1) year of related experience is desirable. Knowledge of interior landscaping, floral design and watering techniques. Must be able to drive a cargo van utilizing side mirrors. Must be able to operate a scissor lift. Ability to work independently and as a team member. May work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. May be required to work additional hours at night. The employee must have good sense of balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to reach with hands and arms, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be agile and able to climb ladders up to 12 feet and rock formations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to wet, cold, humid and/or dry conditions, dust, insects, toxic materials, and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must be able to work in smoke-filled, crowded areas and is frequently interrupted by patrons. Must possess a valid driver's license. Duties and Responsibilities •Must adhere to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe's Policies and Procedures. •Designs and maintains silk displays and arrangements including cleaning, fluffing and fireproofing. Conducts scheduled daily check of silk areas. •Designs and delivers fresh flower arrangements weekly and for special events. Processes fresh cut flower deliveries and reports damage to crew leader. •Designs seasonal arrangements and silk changes for key areas. Designs and installs Holiday Decor. •Daily maintenance of arrangements including dead-heading, replacing dead material and insuring proper water level. •Designs and installs replacement silk panels as needed. •Maintains an organized and neat work area including storage areas, delivery vehicle and cooler. •Assists with interior and exterior plant installation and maintenance. •Performs all other related duties as assigned such as loading and unloading trucks, checking in new material, working in greenhouse, answering phone, and office errands. •Promotes positive public/employee relations at all times. •Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within areas of responsibility. Education and Experience •High School diploma or the equivalent. One (1) year of related experience is desirable. •Knowledge of floral design and interior landscaping. Must be able to drive a cargo van utilizing side mirrors. Must be able to operate a scissor lift. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Qualifications •To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. •Works weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. (Schedules change seasonally). May be required to work additional hours at night. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations •Must have a valid driver's license. Language Skills •Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Mathematical Skills •Basic arithmetical ability. Reasoning Ability •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands •The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand continuously. Must be able to reach with hands and arms, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will be immersing ones hands in water frequently and will be in direct daily contact with moss, mulch, fireproofing, and silk cleaning and pest control chemicals and soaps. •The employee must be agile and able to climb ladders up to 12’ and rock formations without fear of heights. Must occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment •The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to wet, cold, humid and/or dry conditions, dust, insects, toxic materials, and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must be able to work in smoke-filled, crowded areas and is frequently interrupted by patrons. •THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE PRACTICES TRIBAL AND NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE (33 M.P.T.L.) IN HIRING AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.