Lead Gardens & Grounds Supervisor — Health & 401(k)

Antique Rose Emporium, Inc.; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance availability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas, seeks a hands-on Gardens & Landscape Supervisor to lead care and presentation of our display gardens, grounds, and outdoor spaces. This role blends practical gardening with team leadership in a dynamic environment.

You will manage planting, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance, while ensuring plant health and readiness for weddings, tours, and events. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and experience in botanical settings is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Experience in gardening, landscaping, or public gardens.
• Knowledge of pruning, irrigation, soil and weed management.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work for a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and work alongside garden staff.
• Oversee display gardens, flower beds, lawns, pathways, and grounds.
• Perform and supervise planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, watering, and seasonal maintenance.
• Monitor plant health, irrigation, pests, weeds, and soil conditions.
• Coordinate garden readiness for weddings, festivals, tours, and events.
• Help maintain a year-round garden and grounds maintenance plan.
• Occasionally serve as Manager/Supervisor on Duty.
• Participate in occasional horticultural programs, tours, or educational content.

Skills

Hands-on horticulture

Leadership/supervisory experience

Irrigation & plant health knowledge

Team organization & prioritization

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in horticulture/landscape design

Job description

Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas, seeks a hands-on Gardens & Landscape Supervisor to lead care and presentation of our display gardens, grounds, and outdoor spaces. This role blends practical gardening with team leadership in a dynamic environment.

You will manage planting, pruning, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance, while ensuring plant health and readiness for weddings, tours, and events. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and experience in botanical settings is highly valued.