Groundskeeper - Twin Farms

Château des Avenières; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Relocation and travel assistance

Daily staff meal

Training, professional development, of

Exclusive dining and lodgingPrivileges

Job summary

Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont, seeks a dependable Groundskeeper to join a close-knit team. This hands-on role maintains lawns, gardens, pathways, and outdoor spaces year-round to ensure a welcoming, safe property for guests.

You'll mow, trim, mulch, and assist with irrigation, snow removal, and seasonal projects, working outdoors in varying weather and collaborating with Grounds, Facilities, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or outdoor maintenance is helpful, but training is available for the right candidate.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Willingness to perform physical tasks and operate landscaping tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, pathways, outdoor spaces, and landscaped areas throughout the property.
• Mow, trim, rake, weed, mulch, prune, and assist with seasonal planting.
• Support irrigation, watering, and general landscape maintenance.
• Assist with snow removal, sanding, shoveling, and winter property care.
• Maintain walkways, roads, entrances, and outdoor guest areas.
• Operate and care for landscaping equipment, hand tools, and small machinery.
• Assist with seasonal property projects and special events.
• Identify maintenance or safety concerns and communicate with the team.

Skills

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Reliability

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Job description

Twin Farms is located in bucolic Barnard, Vermont, about 90 minutes from Burlington, three hours from Boston, or five from New York City. Stays are reserved for adults only and are inclusive of all meals, fine wines and spirits, as well as all activities and equipment.

As one of the world's celebrated Five Star hotels, we recognize that people are essential to our success. Indeed, the very essence of great hospitality comes from the dedication of every member of the Twin Farms team.

Job Description

Twin Farms is seeking a dependable and hardworking Groundskeeper to join our team in Barnard, Vermont.

This is a hands-on outdoor role for someone who takes pride in maintaining beautiful spaces and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team. Our grounds are an important part of the Twin Farms guest experience, and this position helps ensure the property remains welcoming, safe, and exceptionally well cared for throughout the year.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in doing things well, and like being part of a team that cares about the details, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Maintain lawns, gardens, pathways, outdoor spaces, and landscaped areas throughout the property.

Mow, trim, rake, weed, mulch, prune, and assist with seasonal planting.

Support irrigation, watering, and general landscape maintenance.

Assist with snow removal, sanding, shoveling, and winter property care.

Maintain walkways, roads, entrances, and outdoor guest areas.

Operate and care for landscaping equipment, hand tools, and small machinery.

Assist with seasonal property projects and special events.

Identify maintenance, safety, or property concerns and communicate them to the team.

Help keep work areas, equipment, and storage spaces clean and organized.

Work closely with Grounds, Facilities, and other departments to support the needs of the property.

Assist with other outdoor and property-related projects as needed.

Qualifications

Previous landscaping, groundskeeping, property maintenance, farming, or outdoor work experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions throughout the year.

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.

Ability to safely use hand tools, landscaping equipment, and machinery.

Comfortable performing physical work including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.

Willingness to help wherever needed and work collaboratively with the team.

Valid driver's license preferred.

Availability for early mornings, weekends, holidays, and winter weather coverage as needed.

Additional Information

At Twin Farms, we believe that when our team members are genuinely cared for, they are empowered to deliver extraordinary hospitality. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support well-being, provide stability, and encourage long-term professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions
• Complimentary life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support and resources
• Relocation and travel assistance for select roles
• Daily staff meal
• Training, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Competitive wages
• Exclusive dining and lodging privileges