Estate Gardener - Groundskeeper

Job Description

· Weekly competitive pay including vacation and holidays

· Free uniforms and meals

· Stable career job opportunity focused on one high-end estate property

· Excellent comprehensive benefits package for full-time employee, including health, vision and dental insurance along with 401K plan with matching contribution up to 6%

· Family-focused, professional and positive work atmosphere

JOB SUMMARY

High-end estate groundskeepers and gardeners wanted. Mowing, weed eating, edging, trimming, planting, pool or fountain maintenance, irrigation repair, fertilization and any other high-end garden tasks.

You will work in both group project settings as well as receive personal training for individual assignments. Must be self-motivated and a contributing team member.

Essential job functions:

· Mowing with both riding and self-propelled mowers

· Weed eating with line trimmers

· Use edging and clean line equipment

· Operation of both hand and backpack blowers

· Utilize backpack sprayers and fertilizer equipment

· Operation of hand tool for digging while planting and irrigation/drainage repairs

· Use of pool cleaning equipment

· Proper operation of pressure washing units

· Proper ladder and climbing techniques

· Use of trimming equipment and saws

· Use of utility carts and full-sized vehicles

· Planting of large to small plants

· Will report to a professional garden supervisor for training and advice

· Any other functions needed to maintain the needs of the estate (ex: Christmas light install and take down, party set up and clean up, package receipt and unloading

Job Qualification:

· Eye for meticulous detail to impress estate owners

· Good self-starter, solid communication skills and ability to understand both written and oral instruction

· Positive attitude with a “we can do this” team spirit

· Working knowledge of small equipment and hand tools

· Ability to lift some heavy materials (plants, soil, 50-pound bags)

· Ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions for long periods of time

· Both standing or bending down for extended stretches

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person