EQUIP OPERATOR/LABORER GROUNDS

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Employee café

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida is seeking a grounds maintenance team member to preserve the beauty of the grounds and golf course. You will apply pesticides and fertilizers and ensure safe handling and record-keeping while supporting a premier resort environment.

Role requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather, drive vehicles, and pass turf/ornamental licensing exams; a valid license is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with applying pesticides and fertilizers for turf and ornamentals.
• Prepare for turf and ornamental license examinations.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain beauty and growth of grounds and golf course using pesticides and fertilizers.
• Operate hand-carried sprayer, self-contained sprayers, and tractor-drawn sprayers.
• Follow safety procedures for handling pesticides and fertilizers.

Skills

Pesticide application

Driver's license

Grounds maintenance

Independent work

Equipment operation

License exam prep

Tools

Sprayers

Tractor-mounted sprayers

Job description

Thank you for applying to one of the most premier places to work in the Northeast Florida! People are our greatest asset and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team. 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! Apply today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to work at the historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

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

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.