Estate Gardener

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Estate Gardener
Location: Private Estate, in Elmore County, AL (Near Montgomery)
Job Type: Full-Time (Monday–Friday)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented horticulturist to support the ongoing care and organization of a large private estate, in Elmore County, AL (Near Montgomery).

The position works directly under the Estate Horticulturist and plays a key role in maintaining both the quality of the landscape and the organization of the processes that support it.

Key Responsibilities

Horticultural Execution (Primary Focus)

• Perform detailed garden work including pruning, planting, transplanting, and seasonal maintenance
• Maintain formal gardens, naturalistic plantings, and specialty areas to a high standard
• Assist in the care of mature boxwood collections, camellias, rhododendrons, and ornamental plantings
• Support landscape improvements and planting initiatives
• Work alongside the horticulturist and grounds staff to ensure consistent execution
• Assist with Maintaining turf areas, including but not limited to perform mowing, edging, trimming, and general turf care

Documentation & Systems Management

• Maintain and organize records for:
• Fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide programs (tracking products and schedules)
• Irrigation schedules and system adjustments
• Seasonal care calendars and recurring maintenance activities
• Improve and refine existing documentation for long-term usability
• Help establish repeatable processes that support efficient landscape care

Coordination & Support

• Work directly under the Estate Horticulturist to support daily priorities and long-term plans
• Provide day-to-day coordination with groundskeeping staff as needed

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in horticulture, estate gardening, or landscape management
• Strong plant knowledge and hands-on maintenance experience
• Ability to maintain high-quality landscapes with attention to detail
• Strong organizational habits and follow-through

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy loads
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
• Dependable, professional, and respectful of a private estate environment

Compensation & Benefits

• per hour, based on experience
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (accrued after the first year)
• Stable, full-time schedule (Monday–Friday)
• Professional work environment with established routines and standards
• Potential for additional benefits based on experience

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience working on private estates or high-standard properties
• Familiarity with irrigation systems

Work Environment

This is a hands-on role within a structured estate environment that values quality, consistency, and attention to detail. The position offers the opportunity to work extensively outdoors while contributing to the systems that support long-term landscape success.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of relevant experience.

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person