Grounds / Farm Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Groundskeeper / Farm Laborer needed for Beautiful Estate and Stable in Wellington!

If you love working outdoors in all kinds of weather and appreciate a hands-on job that keeps you moving, this position may be for you!

A Private Estate and Stable is seeking a highly dependable, motivated, hands-on laborer to join a collaborative and growing team. This position is full-time and offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits package.

Schedule : In season (November - mid-May), must work weekends with two weekdays off. Off-season, M-F. Potential for overtime.

Summary :

The Farm Laborer / Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the pristine conditions of the Estate under the direction of the Estate Manager. Knowledge of groundskeeping practices and appropriate, safe use of equipment is required.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Preventative Maintenance i.e. gutter cleaning, roof cleaning, equipment cleaning, window cleaning, painting, exterior washing of buildings / patio.
• Equestrian Support : i.e. cleaning paddocks, sand rings, horse walker equipment, and grand prix field cleanup.
• Landscape Maintenance : light irrigation work, planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering plants.
• Daily Walkthroughs : including the pickup of debris, driveway maintenance, and identify potential areas of concern.
• Assist Estate Manager and Equestrian Team and other staff when requested with any operational maintenance tasks.
• Proficient and safe use of the following equipment and tools is required :

Hedge trimmer

Q ualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Knowledge :

Our organization is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive professional environment. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.