Estate Lead Gardener

Established estate garden on the Peninsula is seeking a full-time experienced and skilled landscape professional to join our maintenance team.  This person will work directly with the Landscape Manager to complete the full range of fine gardening tasks and direct the regular maintenance team.  The work environment is casual, but with high expectations and it will be physically demanding at times.  The right candidate will be proactive, able to work alone or with a diverse team, be an excellent communicator and have a desire for continual improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular landscape maintenance duties such as pruning, mulching, fertilizing, weed and pest control, organic fruit and vegetable production, pond maintenance, floral production, planting, and water management.  
• Operate company vehicles as needed
• Assist with debris cleanup and lawn maintenance
• Assist with task delegation to the garden crew
• Assist with maintenance and refreshing of container plantings

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of landscape maintenance experience, preferably in a high end residential environment
• Understanding of all landscape tools (manual & mechanical), and their safe operation
• Attention to detail and desire to learn new things
• Strong work ethic, and ability to plan work efficiently and effectively
• Ability to occasionally lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs.), work outside in all weather conditions, frequently bend and work on the ground, and safely work from ladders when needed.
• Must have reliable transportation, a good driving record and pass a comprehensive background check
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and Spanish strongly preferred

Helpful Experience:

• Horticulture degree (or related field), certification, or professional training
• Understanding of the California plant palette (identification and nomenclature)
• Fruit, vegetable, and cut flower production experience
• Experience working in a private estate setting
• Irrigation equipment service and repair

Benefits:

• Competitive wages - $50 - $60 per hour depending on experience (full time)
• Health insurance (plus vision and dental)
• 401k program with matching
• Paid Holidays & accrued PTO

Hours

• Monday-Friday  7:00-3:00pm

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.

Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.

We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.