Pvic Equipment Operator

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; 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 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is seeking a grounds maintenance specialist to support the golf course and landscape operations. The role focuses on applying pesticides and fertilizers to maintain the beauty and health of the grounds, and to prepare for turf and ornamental licensing exams.

Candidate duties include working outdoors in all weather, maintaining records of chemicals used, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with pesticides and fertilizers preferred.
• Ability to pass turf and ornamental licensing exams.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to walk the property and operate sprayers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds and golf course using pesticides and fertilizers.
• Prepare for and renew turf and ornamental license as needed.
• Follow safety procedures for handling pesticides and fertilizers.

Skills

Outdoor work

Pesticide & fertilizer handling

Driver's license

Independent work

Physical stamina

License prep for turf & ornamental

Education

Turf & ornamental license prep

Tools

Hand carried sprayers

Self-contained sprayers

Tractor drawn sprayers

Pesticide application equipment

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 in 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Valid driver's license 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

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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