Floral Farm Groundskeeper & Garden Steward

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Ridge Farm is seeking a Groundskeeper to care for gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds. You will grow flowers for cut arrangements, open the garden for summer/fall sales, and manage tree seedlings, vegetables, and beehives.

Sheep and beekeeping are welcome on the job, with hands-on learning opportunities offered throughout the season. The role requires outdoor work in all seasons, reliability, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a cared-for appearance of the

Qualifications

• Hands-on gardening experience growing flowers or vegetables.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Reliable, independent, and eager to learn.
• Beekeeping and sheep experience welcome but not required.
• Capable of physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Care for the gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds of Big Ridge Farm.
• Grow cut flowers (e.g., dahlias, sunflowers, zinnias) for sale and open the garden for cut-your-own sales.
• Grow and ship tree seedlings; tend the vegetable garden and orchard; maintain beehives.
• Support farm operations for Big Ridge Mountain Club and perform regular groundskeeping and site beautification.

Skills

Gardening experience

Independence

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Big Ridge Farm is seeking a Groundskeeper to care for gardens, orchard, apiary, greenhouse, and grounds. You will grow flowers for cut arrangements, open the garden for summer/fall sales, and manage tree seedlings, vegetables, and beehives.

Sheep and beekeeping are welcome on the job, with hands-on learning opportunities offered throughout the season. The role requires outdoor work in all seasons, reliability, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a cared-for appearance of the