Heritage Orchard Manager & Estate Grounds Lead

Socket.dev; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applewood Estate in Flint, MI, is seeking a skilled horticulture professional to maintain an historic apple orchard and landscape grounds. The role includes pruning, grafting, irrigation, pest management, and coordinating with volunteers and staff during public workshops and events.

You will manage fruit harvests, support the Master Plan for horticulture, and help deliver public programs while upholding environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in apple orchards or fruit tree care.

Responsibilities

• Care for an apple orchard with multiple varieties and maintain landscape grounds.
• Perform pruning, thinning, grafting, planting, irrigation, and weed control to preserve historic integrity.
• Harvest, store, and distribute fruit to the community and events.

Skills

Horticulture

Pesticide license

CAD software

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor in horticulture

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applewood Estate in Flint, MI, is seeking a skilled horticulture professional to maintain an historic apple orchard and landscape grounds. The role includes pruning, grafting, irrigation, pest management, and coordinating with volunteers and staff during public workshops and events.

You will manage fruit harvests, support the Master Plan for horticulture, and help deliver public programs while upholding environmental stewardship and community engagement.