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Gardener | Landscape Specialist

Exciting position for a dedicated and detailed Gardener! This position will report to the Family and Estate Manager. Successful candidates will have multiple years of experience working in a similar capacity on private estates. Candidates should be willing to be very hands-on and comfortable with being responsible for the overall cleanliness of all outdoor areas.

  • Full-Time
  • Live-Out
  • Atherton, California
  • Monday-Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on gardening for  4 acre estate
  • Lawn maintenance, mowing and general upkeep
  • Ability to manage  landscape contractors/vendors
  • Knowledge of Northern CA growing seasons, best planting practices
  • Ability to perform general maintenance-irrigation repairs, etc.
  • Knowledge of safe use and storage of fertilizers and other chemicals
  • Maintain organic vegetable garden, flower gardens
  • Ability to act in a professional manner at all times
  • Must work well with others within a large estate team
  • Ability to work with clients and estate manager to plan and develop new projects
  • Artistic  talent and desire to achieve a stunning landscape for the clients
  • Move patio furniture, holiday decorations, cleaning of all outside areas, removing cobwebs, etc.

Applicant Requirements:

  • Must have related experience as a skilled gardener on a private estate
  • Must have some level of formal horticultural training
  • Must currently live in the Bay Area
  • Must be able to clearly communicate in English, written and verbal. Spanish speaker would be a great plus.
  • Able to work legally in the United States
  • Able to pass an in-depth background investigation
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Able to work well in a team environment and have a very positive attitude

Salary/Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Open

 

 

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