Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC
Position: Grounds & House Assistant
Location: Avalon Plantation – Lamont, FL
Type: FTFW / Salary / Non-Exempt /Benefits-Eligible
Housing: No
Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful landscapes, caring for historic properties, and creating exceptional guest experiences?
Avalon Plantation, part of Turner Enterprises, is a spectacular 20,000-acre private property specializing in first-class hunting, timber production, wildlife management, and conservation. We’re seeking a dedicated Grounds & House Assistant to help maintain the beauty, functionality, and hospitality standards of Avalon’s main house, guest houses, gardens, and surrounding grounds. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in detailed property care, and appreciate creating memorable experiences for guests, this is the opportunity for you!
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a Grounds & House Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the landscaped grounds and gardens around Avalon Plantation’s main house, guest houses, and outbuildings. This position plays an important role in preserving the beauty and design of the property while ensuring a welcoming and well-maintained environment for family and guests.
You will also assist with indoor house upkeep, guest preparation, seasonal décor, and property activities as needed.
You will also be responsible for:
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Performing daily early morning inspection of landscaped grounds and guest housing areas to identify maintenance needs.
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Cleaning, repairing, and addressing items found that need attention or correction.
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Mowing, trimming, pruning, application of fertilizer, herbicide, and insecticides, raking lawns and garden beds, pressure-washing walkways, and other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
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Performing cleanup activities following mowing and landscaping operations, including blowing, sweeping, and debris removal.
Chopping, splitting, and stocking firewood for guest homes throughout the winter season.
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Assisting with the planting, fertilization, weed management, harvesting, and preservation (including canning) of on-site summer and winter vegetable gardens.
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Safely operating UTVs, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and other groundskeeping equipment.
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Performing routine preventative maintenance and care of groundskeeping equipment and tools.
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Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the groundskeeping shop and assigned work areas.
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Safely using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
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Assisting with irrigation and sprinkler system adjustments, repairs, and operations.
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Supporting seasonal property décor and guest activities coordinated by the Homes & Hospitality Manager.
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Assisting with main house and guest house preparation and upkeep, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, bedmaking, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and polishing silver and brass.
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Assisting with food preparation, meal service, dishwashing, and guest services as needed.
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Supporting overall property operations through additional duties assigned by management.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
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A high school diploma or equivalent.
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Four (4) or more years of directly related groundskeeping, landscaping, hospitality, or property maintenance experience.
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Working knowledge of turfgrass management, ornamental horticulture, pruning techniques, fertilization, weed and pest management, and landscape best management practices.
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Ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment and tools.
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Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
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This position requires operation of vehicles, and you’ll need to possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Your driving record will need to meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Company’s insurance provider.
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You’ll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.
YOUR QUALITIES
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You are alert, friendly and eager to assist guests politely and promptly.
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You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own.
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You’re self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities
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You’re creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing philosophy and style.
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You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
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You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS
The Company offers full time employees an elite benefits package, including medical dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, short term disability, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off and paid holidays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
On a regular basis, you can expect to:
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Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
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Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
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Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
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Operate UTVs, mowers, trimmers, and other groundskeeping equipment.
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Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The position may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, high or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals associated with gardening, lawn maintenance, and cleaning.
The employee must remain alert and aware of potential hazards while working. The position may require work in remote areas.
This role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, particularly during peak guest seasons from November through March. Extended workdays exceeding eight hours may occasionally be required.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company’s Human Resources Department for consideration.
Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
For more information, visit www.tedturner.com.
