Equipment Operator / Laborer Grounds

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Supplemental Insurance

401(k)

Employee Café

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is seeking personnel for golf course grounds maintenance, focusing on safe pesticide and fertilizer use to preserve turf health. A valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in all weather are required.

Responsibilities include maintaining chemical records, preparing for turf and ornamental licensing, and ensuring safety procedures for chemical handling are followed. Competitive benefits and scheduling support are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with pesticides and fertilizers; turf and ornamental license prep helps.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate hand carried sprayer and other pesticide equipment.

Responsibilities

• Insure the continued beauty and growth of grounds and golf course using pesticides and fertilizers.
• Experience working for golf course maintenance, including pesticides and fertilizers; prep for turf and ornamental license.
• Maintain organization of chemical room and daily records: chemicals used, amounts, equipment, and weather conditions.

Skills

Pesticide application

Fertilizer handling

Grounds maintenance

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Safety procedures

Education

Turf & ornamental license

Tools

Hand carried sprayer

Self-contained sprayer

Tractor sprayer

Job description

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!

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.

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