Groundskeeper - Twin Farms

Company Description

Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and spirits, as well as all activities and equipment.

As one of the world's celebrated Five Star hotels, we recognize that people are essential to our success. Indeed, the very essence of great hospitality comes from the dedication of every member of the Twin Farms team.

Job Description

Twin Farms is seeking a dependable and hardworking Groundskeeper to join our team in Barnard, Vermont.

This is a hands-on outdoor role for someone who takes pride in maintaining beautiful spaces and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. Our grounds are an important part of the Twin Farms guest experience, and this position helps ensure the property remains welcoming, safe, and exceptionally well cared for throughout the year.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in doing things well, and like being part of a team that cares about the details, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain lawns, gardens, pathways, outdoor spaces, and landscaped areas throughout the property.

• Mow, trim, rake, weed, mulch, prune, and assist with seasonal planting.

• Support irrigation, watering, and general landscape maintenance.

• Assist with snow removal, sanding, shoveling, and winter property care.

• Maintain walkways, roads, entrances, and outdoor guest areas.

• Operate and care for landscaping equipment, hand tools, and small machinery.

• Assist with seasonal property projects and special events.

• Identify maintenance, safety, or property concerns and communicate them to the team.

• Help keep work areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and organized.

• Work closely with Grounds, Facilities, and other departments to support the needs of the property.

• Assist with other outdoor and property-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, property maintenance, farming, or outdoor work experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions throughout the year.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, landscaping equipment, and machinery.

• Comfortable performing physical work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.

• Willingness to help wherever needed and work collaboratively with the team.

• Valid driver's license preferred.

• Availability for early mornings, weekends, holidays, and winter weather coverage as needed.

Additional Information

At Twin Farms, we believe that when our team members are genuinely cared for, they are empowered to deliver extraordinary hospitality. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support well-being, provide stability, and encourage long-term professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Complimentary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support and resources
• Relocation and travel assistance for select roles
• Daily staff meal
• Training, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Competitive wages
• Employee referral bonuses
• Exclusive dining and lodging privileges