Trump Winery and Albemarle Estate is seeking a professional, energetic, and enthusiastic Garden and Grounds Manager to oversee the maintenance and enhancement of our extensive gardens and grounds. This full-time position will be responsible for managing the gardens and grounds department, coordinating with the maintenance team, and ensuring as well as improving the aesthetic and functional quality of our outdoor spaces and landscaping. The Gardens and Grounds manager will provide leadership and strategic direction and collaboration for multiple teams. Since there is guest interaction, the individual in this role will need to exhibit excellent communication skills and project a professional attitude. This position requires a detail oriented, action driven and results oriented mindset. ·
Position Title: Garden and Grounds Manager
Location: Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits, 20 minutes north of Scottsville
Hours: Full-time, regularly scheduled 40 hours/week - Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wage: Equivalent to $51,500K- $58,240K annually , based on experience
See why we’ve been named “one of the best places to work in Charlottesville”. We offer:
- Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40% with low and no deductible options
- 80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision
- Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans available
- 26 days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday), accrual begins after first 90 days
- 401k after one year with up to 6% company match
- Generous employee discounts
- Travel Discounts at Trump Hotels
- Other employee programs include TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, an employee referral program, monthly education opportunities and so much more!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Manage the gardens and grounds teams ensuring that all requisite tasks are completed to maintain well-cared for gardens and grounds.
- Responsible for a team that will carry out skilled gardening, general gardening, and grounds work, including a range of tasks including, but not limited to, design, planning, planting, growing plants from seed, purchasing plants, managing pests, and keeping the area generally well maintained.
- Care and maintenance of gardens including but not limited to: borders, cut flower border, vegetable garden, greenhouse, fruit trees, rose garden, shrub bed renewal/installation/repair, mulching, seeding, exterior/interior plant care, trimming, pruning, transplanting, propagation of plant material
- Day-to-day work to include: hedging, pruning, staking, feeding, spraying, weeding, firewood management, irrigation management, arboriculture, and horticultural chemical usage
- Develop and carry out an annual program of maintenance work to maintain the garden
- Regularly inspect any garden structures and undertake minor repairs or advise the correct manager
- Carry out tasks within agreed time limits
- Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work
- Meet your targets and contribute to those of the team as a whole
- Adhere to all organization policies and procedures
- Identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, laws, working practices, and health and safety
- Supervise, manage, and direct the overall performance of the team including training, setting targets, appraising and managing performance, development, coaching, and general support of all gardening team members to ensure targets are met
REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated and progressive knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, landscaping techniques, and gardening principles
- Demonstrated and progressive leadership experience, including supervising and developing teams of professionals and contracted service providers
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, make decisions independently, and implement strategic initiatives.
- Action-driven, and results-oriented mindset.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture, business, engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant professional credentials, certifications, or registration.
- Experience in a commercial setting that is open to the public
To apply, please submit your resume and apply here: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6329239
Trump Vineyard Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.
Trump Vineyard Estates participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).