Gardens and Grounds Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery is seeking a hands-on, energetic Gardens & Grounds Manager to lead the daily care and presentation of grounds and estate gardens. This role oversees a small team, ensures high-quality maintenance, and supports the overall beauty and guest experience of the property.

Position Title: Gardens and Grounds Manager

Location: Albemarle Estate at Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits or Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA - 15 minutes south of Charlottesville city limits

Hours: Full-time, regularly scheduled 40 hours/week

Wage: $26.00/hr to $32.00/hr, based on experience

Excellent Benefits include:

• Employee medical premium paid 80%, dependents paid 40%
• 80% employer-paid premiums for dental and vision
• Basic Life at 25K and Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Accident plans are available
• Short Term Disability, employer-paid
• 26 days paid time off per year
• 401 (k) with up to 6% company match
• Generous employee discounts at Trump Winery, Trump Cidery, and Trump Hotels
• Other employee programs include TicketsatWork, Red Wing Shoes Discounts, Shoes for Crews, a Discount Gym Membership at Planet Fitness, an employee referral program, monthly education opportunities, and more

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support the gardens and grounds team to complete daily and seasonal tasks.
• Oversee planting, pruning, weeding, mulching, mowing, and general landscape care.
• Maintain garden beds, seasonal displays, and outdoor features to estate standards.
• Monitor plant health and coordinate basic pest/disease management.
• Ensure grounds are clean, safe, and event-ready throughout the year.
• Manage irrigation checks, small repairs, and coordination with maintenance when needed.
• Maintain inventory, schedules, and simple documentation for garden activities.

What You Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds care.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plant care and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and perform physical tasks.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong communication skills.

Trump Vineyard Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other categories protected by federal, state, and local law.

Trump Vineyard Estates participates in the E-Verify Program (Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification) and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Este Empleador participa en E-Verify (Verificación de Documentos de Identidad y Elegibilidad de Empleo).