Horticulturalist

Join an award-winning company!  The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the most premier places to work in Northeast Florida.  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.

What's in it for you?  Top pay - Flexible scheduling - Company provided uniforms and dry cleaning benefits - Resort discounts - Company provided 5-diamond training & certifications . . . and so much more!

EDUCATION:    High School Diploma required. Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language at a level sufficient to communicate effectively with clients, members, guests, and co-workers. Bilingual a plus.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:     Three years’ experience maintaining commercial and/or residential plant material to include: annual flower maintenance, design and maintenance of container plantings, maintenance of interior plant foliage is a plus; valid state driver’s license.

JOB SUMMARY:   Horticulturist to monitor the property grounds, maintain the appearance of all annual flower beds, planters, or other grounds features, install new flowers and plants, maintain room balcony and all interior plant containers, baskets, and boxes. Maintain on site nursery of a wide variety of woody and tropical plant material, which includes watering, fertilization, pruning and pest control. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE:   Knowledge of horticultural techniques, such as propagation, fertilization, pruning, and pest control. Ability to operate equipment used in horticulture, such as vehicles, chemical application equipment and mowers. Knowledge of irrigation systems and techniques is a plus. Ability to identify plant diseases and pests and apply appropriate treatments. Strong communication skill and have the ability to work independently or with a team. Attention to details and be proficient in design of containerized plantings.  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:   Must be able to drive a motor vehicle; must be able to lift, carry and move 50 pounds; must be able to work outside in all weather conditions for long periods of time, to include digging and sweeping; must be able to work in difficult positions to get to the equipment; and must be able to work with hands.

1. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends and holidays if needed.
2. Arrive to work on time, consistently.
3. Upon entering the property, arrive in proper uniform, crisp, clean and in good repair.
4. Hair must be clean and cut in a becoming style; management has final approval.
5. Attend all required training and safety courses along with office and departmental meetings.
6. Manage all phases of plant production to assure timely propagation of plants for various seasonal exhibits and displays within existing greenhouse conditions.
7. Responsible for horticultural integrity and appropriateness (or involved in these discussions)
8. Work with staff to encourage and promote teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation resulting in a collaborative work environment between horticulture and other departments.
9. Maintain high safety standards.
10. Establish and enforce standards of exterior appearance and courtesy

Paid Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Supplemental Insurance

401K

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Drug Free Workplace 

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