Garden and Grounds Manager

Trump-Winery-; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% medical premiums paid

40% dependent premiums paid

80% dental and vision premiums paid

26 days paid time off

401(k) with up to 6% match

Employee discounts at Trump Winery, C佼

Monthly education opportunities

Job summary

Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery is seeking a Garden and Grounds Manager to lead the care, development, and long-term vision of expansive estate gardens and outdoor spaces. This full-time leadership role oversees all garden and grounds operations, ensuring exceptional aesthetic quality and guest experience.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on horticultural expertise, strategic planning abilities, and proven leadership of multiple teams to deliver a consistently elevated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of grounds management experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent organizational and project management abilities, and keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the gardens and grounds teams to ensure all daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks are completed to the highest standard.
• Oversee skilled and general gardening work including design, planning, planting, propagation, pest management, and landscape maintenance.
• Create and maintain indoor and outdoor seasonal displays reflecting the estate’s brand and aesthetic.
• Perform daily horticultural tasks including hedging, pruning, staking, feeding, spraying, weeding, arboriculture, and safe chemical usage.
• Manage large-property mowing, mulching, and leaf removal across extensive acreage.
• Oversee snow removal operations to ensure safe and accessible grounds.
• Maintain fountain and water features for aesthetic presentation.
• Support event preparation ensuring spaces are groomed and event-ready, including décor placement.
• Develop and execute an annual plan for long-term garden health and beauty.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture / related field

Tools

Landscape design principles

Irrigation systems

Grounds maintenance techniques

Job description

Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery is seeking a professional, energetic, and highly motivated Garden & Grounds Manager to lead the care, development, and long-term vision of our expansive estate gardens and outdoor spaces. This full-time leadership role oversees all garden and grounds operations, ensuring exceptional aesthetic quality, horticultural excellence, and a consistently elevated guest experience.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, action-driven, and results-focused, with strong communication skills. This position requires strategic planning, hands-on horticultural expertise, and effective leadership of multiple teams.

Position Title

Garden and Grounds Manager

Location

Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits or Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits

Hours

Full-time, regularly scheduled 40 hours/week

Wage

$26.00/hr to $32.00/hr, based on experience

Excellent Benefits include

• Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40%
• 80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision
• Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&DD, and Accident plans are available
• 26 days paid time off per year
• 401 (k) with up to 6% company match
• Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotels
• Other employee programs include TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, a Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, an employee referral program, monthly education opportunities, and more

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead, supervise, and develop the gardens and grounds teams to ensure all daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks are completed to the highest standard.
• Oversee skilled and general gardening work including design, planning, planting, propagation, pest management, and overall landscape maintenance.
• Create and maintain indoor and outdoor seasonal displays that reflect the estate’s brand and aesthetic.
• Perform and oversee daily horticultural tasks including hedging, pruning, staking, feeding, spraying, weeding, arboriculture, and safe chemical usage.
• Manage large-property mowing, mulching, and leaf removal across extensive acreage.
• Oversee and execute snow removal operations to ensure safe and accessible grounds.
• Manage, clean, and maintain fountain and water features to ensure proper function and aesthetic presentation.
• Support event preparation by ensuring all spaces are groomed, polished, and event-ready, including décor placement and staging support.
• Develop and execute an annual plan to ensure long-term garden health and beauty.
• Inspect garden structures regularly, performing minor repairs or coordinating with maintenance teams as needed.
• Identify hazards, defects, and repair needs to maintain a safe and well-managed environment.
• Provide coaching, training, performance management, and ongoing support to all team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in grounds management, landscaping, or a related field, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, excellent organizational and project management abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
• Knowledge: Proficiency in landscape design principles, plant care, greenhouse & irrigation systems, and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physical tasks and work in various weather conditions

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.

This position is currently accepting applications.