Estate Gardener

Trump Winery; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: premiums paid 80%

Dental and vision premiums paid 80%

26 days PTO

401k with up to 6% match

Life, AD&D, and Accident plans

Short term disability

Shoes reimbursement

Employee discounts on food, wine, and+

merchandise discounts

Job summary

Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Gardener to perform core horticultural tasks across the estate, including planting, pruning, and landscape upkeep. This full-time role offers a pathway to contribute to guest experiences on 1,300+ acres of gardens and vineyards.

Ideal candidates have a degree in horticulture or demonstrable experience, and can work outdoors in all weather, lifting up to 70 pounds as needed. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture or demonstrable experience in horticultural management.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Good multitasking and professional demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform core horticultural tasks including planting, watering, weeding, pruning, edging, mulching, and general landscape upkeep across estate grounds.
• Support care, installation, and renewal of garden beds, borders, and display areas.
• Maintain interior and exterior plant health through monitoring and basic diagnostics.
• Assist with greenhouse operations for vegetable production and seasonal preparation.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment; report maintenance needs promptly.
• Collaborate with grounds team on seasonal projects and event-related grounds prep.
• Participate in weather-related tasks such as snow removal and storm cleanup.

Skills

Gardening

Education

Degree in horticulture or related experience

Job description

Join the horticulture team at Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery, where your gardening expertise helps shape and sustain one of Virginia’s most stunning properties. Spanning more than 1,300 acres of rolling vineyards, formal gardens, and historic landscapes, the estate offers a dynamic environment where your horticultural skill directly contributes to its beauty and guest experience. We’re hiring a Gardener who enjoys hands-on, varied outdoor work and takes pride in creating exceptional, welcoming spaces for our guests. If you thrive in nature, value craftsmanship, and want to be part of a team that invests in excellence, this role is for you.

Location

Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits, 20 minutes north of Scottsville.

Wage

$18/hr to $22/hr - based on experience + excellent benefits

Hours:

FT - Monday thru Friday

Excellent Benefits

• Employee medical, dental, and vision premiums paid 80%, dependents paid 40%
• 26 days paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401k after one year with up to 6% company match
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans available
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Shoes reimbursement program
• Generous discounts on food, wine, cider, and merchandise

Essential Duties

• Perform core horticultural tasks including planting, watering, weeding, pruning, edging, mulching, and general landscape upkeep across estate and property grounds.
• Support the care, installation, and renewal of garden beds, perennial borders, annual displays, and specialty plant areas.
• Maintain interior and exterior plant health through routine monitoring, basic diagnostics, and appropriate corrective care.
• Assist with greenhouse operations for vegetable production, annuals, and perennials, including watering schedules, propagation, and seasonal preparation.
• Safely operate and maintain tools, equipment, and machinery; report or address maintenance needs to prevent deterioration of grounds and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the grounds team on seasonal projects, landscape improvements, and special assignments as directed.
• Participate in weather-related or seasonal tasks such as snow removal, storm cleanup, and event-related grounds preparation.

Requirements

• Degree in horticulture, or demonstrable experience in horticultural management, or trade certifications or work equivalent in related field
• Must work well in an environment of changing priorities, be a quick learner, ability to multi-task, maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, ability to solve problems in a creative manner
• Physically able to bend over, kneel, or stand for extended periods of time, lift, push, pull objects of up to 70 pounds in weight
• Ability to work in all types of weather, from heat to wind to wet and cold

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).