Grounds Maintenance I

About High Grove

High Grove is a private destination golf club in Venus, Florida, offering a highly personalized golf and hospitality experience. Members and guests often stay overnight, allowing our culinary team to be part of the full experience - from breakfast and lunch to post-round cocktails and dinner. Our service style is warm, attentive, and personal, with a strong focus on quality, consistency, and detail.

Position Overview:

As a Grounds Maintenance Crew Member, you will play a vital role in maintaining the landscape and playing surfaces of our golf resort to ensure an exceptional experience for our members and guests. You will work as part of a dedicated team to uphold the high standards of our grounds, ensuring they are safe, attractive, and well-maintained.

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to the success of High Grove’s pre-opening and ongoing operations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a high-standard, team-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shifts start daily between 5:00/6:00 am; weekends may be required.
• Attend pre-shifts and team meetings.
• Lawn Care - Mow, edge, fertilize, and aerate lawns to promote healthy growth and appearance.
• Prune shrubs, trees, and plants to enhance aesthetics and prevent overgrowth.
• Monitor and manage pests and weeds using safe and approved methods.
• Assist in the setup, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems to ensure efficient water usage.
• Prepare and maintain the golf course, including tee boxes, fairways, greens, and bunkers, ensuring they are in optimal playing condition.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools, ensuring they are kept in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations at all times to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
• Work as part of a team, communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors to meet maintenance goals and schedules.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the service hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.
• This position requires continuous standing and full mobility, enabling the employee to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 70 pounds.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.

Qualifications:

• You must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience in ground maintenance or landscaping is preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of gardening tools and equipment, and their maintenance.
• Ability to follow instructions, be detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate in basic English.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) participation
• Holidays and Paid Time off

High Grove promotes a drug-free workplace and may conduct pre-employment drug tests and background checks.

Participation in the federal E-Verify program is mandatory. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the E-Verify process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer:**

High Grove is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation