GROUNDS - EQUIP 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 insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k)

Employee Café

Resort discounts

Uniforms provided

Uniform dry cleaning

Five Diamond service training

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is seeking a Resort Grounds Equipment Operator to join our award-winning Grounds team. You will help maintain the pristine appearance of our luxury resort and assist with routine grounds-care tasks on a daily basis.

This role requires operating mowers and other landscaping equipment, working outdoors in varying weather, and providing courteous service to members and guests.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping, grounds-maintenance, or equipment-operation experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate motorized grounds equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care and appearance of the resort and club grounds.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Mow, edge, trim, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Plant, water, prune, and care for flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Inspect grounds and report issues to management.
• Follow safety procedures while operating equipment.
• Provide courteous service to members and guests.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

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 team at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, one of Northeast Florida's premier luxury resorts. We pride ourselves on providing Five Diamond service and maintaining beautiful, welcoming surroundings for our members and guests. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are seeking a dependable and hardworking Resort Grounds Equipment Operator to join our team.

Apply today for the unique opportunity to work on the beautiful grounds of the historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care, maintenance, and overall appearance of the resort and club grounds.
• Operate grounds-maintenance equipment, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, utility vehicles, and other landscaping equipment.
• Mow, edge, trim, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas throughout the property.
• Plant, water, prune, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees, and seasonal displays.
• Assist with maintaining flower beds, gardens, walkways, entrances, courtyards, and other outdoor areas.
• Remove weeds, leaves, branches, debris, and litter from the property.
• Maintain the appearance of outdoor guest and member areas to luxury-resort standards.
• Assist with installing and refreshing seasonal flowers and landscape displays.
• Inspect grounds and report irrigation issues, damaged landscaping, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to management.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and completing assigned duties.
• Work independently and as part of the Grounds team to complete daily assignments.
• Provide courteous and professional service when interacting with members, guests, and colleagues.
• Perform additional grounds-maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Job Requirements

• Previous landscaping, grounds-maintenance, or equipment-operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic lawn, plant, and flower care preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate motorized grounds and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, lift, and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment as required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Compensation

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Vacation pay, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Café
• Resort discounts
• Company-provided uniforms
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning
• Five Diamond service training and development opportunities

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.