Garden and Grounds Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium paid 80%

Dental & Vision premium 80% employer‑p

Life coverage

Short Term Disability

Paid time off 26 days

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

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 in Charlottesville, VA. The role oversees all grounds operations, ensuring high aesthetic quality and guest experience.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on horticultural expertise, strategic planning, and proven leadership of multiple teams, with a focus on safety and maintenance across a large property.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the gardens and grounds teams to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Oversee design, planning, planting, propagation, pest management, and landscape maintenance.
• Create indoor and outdoor seasonal displays reflecting the estate’s brand and aesthetic.
• Manage mowing, mulching, leaf removal, and other grounds care across extensive acreage.
• Oversee snow removal activities and fountain/water feature maintenance.
• Support event preparation with grooming, decoration, and staging support.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Horticulture/related field

Tools

Landscape design principles

Greenhouse irrigation systems

Grounds maintenance techniques

Job description

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

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&D, and Accident plans are available


• Short Term Disability, employer-paid


• 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.

Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).

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