Head Gardener

Job Description

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity for a Head Gardener to join a private estate located on MDI. This year-round position includes diverse seasonal and monthly tasks. You will work on a beautiful estate and be part of a high functioning and supportive team.

This role will support and report to the property manager and work alongside property grounds crew. You will also be responsible for supervising a team of 2-3 seasonal workers.

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about gardening, is creative, and who enjoys variety of work and being part of a team!

We offer competitive compensation and very generous benefits plans (medical, dental, vision, PTO, STD, LTD, and retirement)!

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• One of the main responsibilities is to produce and maintain an organic, pesticide free and plentiful produce and floral crop during harvest time.
• Year-round cycle of plantings in approximately 9 different gardens of varying sizes / purpose.
• Creating natural floral arrangements for the various building dwellings on the property when the family members are in residence is also required.
• Another key focus for this role is floral arrangements within the household.
• Ensure the best possible presentation of floral arrangements and of the gardens.
• Care and maintenance of tropical plants and succulents.
• Additional tasks include creating trellises, raking of garden beds, spreading compost, fertilizing, weeding, staking of plants, harvesting, freezing and / or shipping of produce to the family members when they are not in the residence.
• Creative and festive holiday decorating of the home and property with natural environmental materials will be needed during holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. An example of a winter task is to make wreaths which are then shipped to the family.
• It is critical that all of the gardens are in pristine condition at all times with plantings clearly labeled.
• Understanding of greenhouse operations, maintenance and care of plants in the northeast seasonal environment.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge :

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.