HORTICULTURE ASSISTANT

GATE HR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. Apply today and take advantage of this unique opportunity to work at the historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. People are our greatest asset, and we are currently seeking people like you who have a desire to join our team. JOB SUMMARY: Assisting in planting, pruning, watering and fertilization of existing decorative plant displays, annual flower beds and interior plants. Have the ability, through training if necessary, to monitor plant health by identifying signs of disease and/or pests. Be actively involved in the design and maintenance of interior and exterior plant projects.

Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with clients, members, guests, and co-workers.
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Experience working resort grounds maintenance is preferred but not required. Experience working with tropical and interior plants is preferred but not required. Valid state driver’s license.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Some basic understanding of native, semi-tropical and tropical plant material in both the exterior and interior environments and the general care of each.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Able to drive a motor vehicle. Perform labor intensive work lifting 25 pounds for an extended period of time. Work with hand carried sprayer; to walk the property performing required duties and capable of working with chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Experience working resort grounds maintenance is preferred but not required.
Experience working with tropical and interior plants is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends, holidays and split shifts.
Arrive to work on time, consistently.
Upon entering the property, arrive in proper uniform, crisp, clean and in good repair.
Hair must be clean and cut in a becoming style; management has final approval.
Attend all required training, safety courses; attend office and departmental meetings.
Report any safety hazards, follow up that hazard has been corrected, and assist with providing a safe work environment.
Learn the use of all ground’s equipment and all accompanying safety features.
Gain specific knowledge of chemicals and their uses.
Follow all procedures for the safe handling of chemicals.
Monitor property for problems, identify, target and treat.
Identify, translate and map pests and chemical applications.
Perform any other work as assigned by the Horticulturist, Landscape Superintendent and/or the Director of Horticulture.