Premier Estate Garden & 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

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.