Equip Operator / Laborer Grounds

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Sick leave

Medical/dental insurance

401(k)

Employee café

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to care for the golf course and surrounding grounds, applying pesticides and fertilizers under safety guidelines.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, outdoor work in all weather, and commitment to earning or renewing turf and ornamental licenses, with flexible weekend scheduling and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with golf course maintenance including pesticides and fertilizers.
• Ability to prepare for turf and ornamental license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds and golf course using pesticides and fertilizers.
• Prepare for and pass turf and ornamental license examinations.
• Operate hand-carried sprayers, self-contained sprayers, and tractor-drawn sprayers.
• Follow safe handling procedures for pesticides and fertilizers and keep daily chemical records.
• Read, translate, and map pesticide routes and schedules.

Skills

Pesticide application

Fertilizer handling

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

• Insure the continued beauty and growth of the grounds and golf course through use of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Experience working for golf course maintenance, to include work with pesticides and fertilizers, most knowledge can be gained in preparing for turf and ornamental license.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work with pesticides and fertilizers.
• Ability to drive motor vehicles.
• Ability to work with hand carried sprayer.
• Ability to walk the property performing duties.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability go be on your feet for long periods of time
• Gain specific knowledge of pesticides and fertilizers and their usage.
• Prepare for and pass the Department of Agriculture’s examines for the turf and ornamental license.
• Renew turf and ornamental license as needed.
• Follow all procedures for the safe handling of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Responsible for the organization of the chemical room.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the chemical daily records, to include what chemicals were used, how much, in what machine, and the weather conditions.
• Observe property for pest problems, identify, target, and treat.
• Become proficient on all appropriate equipment, including hand carried sprayers, self-contained sprayers, and tractor drawn sprayers.
• Learn how to read, translate, and map pesticide routes.

Compensation

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• Flexible Schedule including weekends.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay, Holiday, Pay, Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Café

Join an award-winning company! The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida and we pride ourselves on our 5 Diamond Certified Service. People are our greatest asset, and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team.

What's in it for you? Top pay - Flexible scheduling - Company provided uniforms and dry cleaning benefits - Resort discounts - Company provided 5-diamond training & certifications . . . and so much more!

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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