GROUNDS - EQUIP OPERATOR/LABORER GROUNDS

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.