GROUNDS - EQUIP OPERATOR/LABORER GROUNDS

Ponte-Vedra-Inn-; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Florida seeks a dependable and hardworking Resort Grounds Equipment Operator to maintain the luxury resort grounds to Five Diamond standards. This role involves operating mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and utility vehicles to keep lawns and landscaped areas pristine throughout the property.

You will plant flowers, prune shrubs, manage seasonal displays, and perform routine maintenance on grounds equipment, while following safety procedures and delivering courteous

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping, grounds-maintenance, or equipment-operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic lawn, plant, and flower care preferred.
• Valid driver0s 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.

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.

Skills

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Valid driver0s license

Mowers

Trimmers

Edgers

Blowers

Utility vehicles

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Edgers

Blowers

Utility vehicles

Job description

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.

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.