Description
Job Title: Estate Groundskeeper
Reports to: Property Manager
Technical land management with hands-on property maintenance. The Estate Groundskeeper is responsible for the year-round beauty functionality of the property’s outdoor spaces. The hands-on role involves maintaining wooded trails, managing large fields, performing landscape work and executing minor repairs to ensure the estate remains in pristine condition.
Duties:
- Trail Management
- Maintain and clear hunting/walking trails for overgrowth, fallen brush, and debris.
- Conduct regular inspections for safety hazards and monitor the health of wooded areas.
- Perform thinning, pruning, and removal of damaged or unwanted trees/branches.
- Field & Turf Care
- Mow and maintain large fields, meadows, and lawns using tractors and heavy-duty mowers.
- Perform edging, fertilizing and seasonal weed control.
- Help maintain and monitor irrigation systems, fountains and ponds
- Minor Maintenance & Repair:
- Perform basic repairs on fences, gates, paths, and outbuildings.
- Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs on landscaping equipment and estate vehicles.
- Coordinate with service vendors for additional vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
- Help support seasonal events and venue preparations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: Proven background in groundskeeping, landscaping, forestry or private estate service.
- Equipment operation: Proficiency in safety operating tractors, mowers, chains and various handheld tools.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to perform demanding manual labor in all weather conditions including heavy lifting items and walking uneven terrain.
- Soft skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and high level of discretion for private estate settings.
Certification:
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Commercial driver’s license, pesticide or fertilizer application licenses are a plus.
Requirements
At 5840 Holdings, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy work environment, all offers of employment at 5840 Holdings are contingent upon clearing a pre-employment drug screening and background check. We conduct these checks to ensure the safety and security of our team members and customers. By applying, you agree to undergo these screenings if selected for a position.
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