Gardener/Maintenance Assistant

Private Residence; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private estate in Ann Arbor seeks a Gardener/Maintenance Assistant to maintain vegetable gardens and assist with property upkeep. The role is full-time, emphasizing sustainability and high standards. The ideal candidate has estate gardening experience and is comfortable working outdoors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience in vegetable gardening.
• Experience in estate gardening preferred.
• Familiarity with garden equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vegetable gardens focusing on productivity and sustainability.
• Perform seasonal tasks like planting and pruning.
• Support general estate maintenance duties.

Skills

Vegetable gardening

Flower arranging

Operating garden equipment

Detail orientation

Tools

Zero-turn mowers

Job description

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Compensation: $30/hr+

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (infrequent weekend work as needed). Typical warm season hours are 7am-4:30pm

Position Summary:

A private estate is seeking a skilled and dedicated Gardener/Maintenance Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time position focused on vegetable gardening and landscape care (about 80%), with the remaining responsibilities including general property maintenance and support (about 20%). The ideal candidate is hardworking, flexible, and experienced in high-end residential or estate environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for and maintain extensive vegetable gardens with a focus on productivity and sustainability.
• Tend to flower beds, shrubs, trees, and ornamental plantings.
• Perform seasonal planting, mulching, weeding, pruning, and fertilizing.
• Operate garden machinery, including zero-turn mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools.
• Monitor plant health and address issues related to pests, disease, and irrigation.
• Assist in harvesting and floral arranging for household use (floral arranging experience is a plus).

Maintenance & Support Duties (20%)

• Perform routine estate maintenance tasks such as pool cleaning and upkeep.
• Clean and maintain gardening tools and equipment.
• Assist the property manager with general tasks and special projects.
• Monitor and report repair needs around the property.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience with vegetable gardening; estate gardening experience preferred.
• Floral arranging or flower harvesting experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining garden equipment, especially zero-turn mowers.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Basic property maintenance knowledge and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Confidentiality Requirement:

This role involves working in a private home and around household members. Discretion, professionalism, and respect for privacy are essential. A confidentiality agreement will be required.

This position is physically demanding and involves frequent lifting, bending, and outdoor work in various weather conditions.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to [e-mail]. References and background checks will be required.