LANDSCAPE GARDENER
Atherton, CA
Full-Time
Local candidates will be considered
Start Date: ASAP
PRIMARY PURPOSE AND FUNCTION:
Responsible for day-to-day landscape gardening for the maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the Property, including irrigation, planting, pruning and shaping, fertilizing, pest management, and overall health and well-being of the landscape and hardscape on the Property.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the grounds of the Property, including the following functions:
- Assist in maintaining the irrigation system to operational standards and report any problems immediately to the manager
- Maintain all lawns to specified heights and requirements using the assigned equipment
- Prune and shape hedges and shrubs to the design specifications and as directed by the Landscape Maintenance Manager
- Assist with the implementation of a fertilization program for all areas of the grounds by measuring and applying the appropriate amounts, types, and application for lawns, ground covers, shrubs, and trees
- Maintain and implement a plan for pest management for all types of pests that may be found in the estate grounds
- Assist in maintaining and implementing a clean and tidy property grounds free from leaves, debris and soils by executing a daily site cleanliness program
- Monitor and communicate soil conditions, both wet and dry, to the Landscape Maintenance Manager and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
- Provide office support by assisting with landscape record keeping, updating maintenance documents, and documenting work progress
- Maintain all equipment, storage and service areas, and landscape products in a highly clean, organized, and consolidated manner and report any problems immediately to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
- Maintain all hardscape to a level of no stains or problems within your control and report any problems to the Landscape Maintenance Manager
- Other related duties as assigned by the Landscape Maintenance Manager and the Director of Landscape Operations
SKILLS AND WORK HABITS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Significant proven experience as a Landscape Gardener
- Working knowledge of landscape and hardscape maintenance practices and techniques
- Working knowledge of supplies and equipment used in landscape and hardscape maintenance
- Possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and a vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
- Be prompt and on time to all meetings, scheduled work, and established timelines
- Organized, efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
- Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
- Flexibility, integrity, and creative problem-solving skills
- Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to work full-time, active landscape work in and around the grounds of the Property
- Able to work in various weather conditions
- Must be able to lift 50 safely on a consistent basis
- Must be able to work on various slopes, grades, and on various surfaces, including lawns, tarps, concrete, soil, mulched areas, and other hardscape
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move typical landscape items, including furniture
- Able to use stairways, landscape ladders, ora step stool
- Able to operate all landscape and grounds equipment and furnishings, and equipment, tools, and appliances for maintenance and upkeep of the Property
- Able to tolerate normal exposure to typical landscape, hardscape, and pest control chemicals, equipment noise, and daily exposure to elements
- Able to use standard computer, telephone, and related equipment for communication and recordkeeping
- Able to provide limited on-call availability and responsiveness during non-business hours
- Able to travel to local destinations without personal assistance
- Compliance with the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Compensation:
- $38-$42 | Hr.
- Medical/Dental/Vision: for employee + ALL dependents
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Group term life insurance
- 401K with 6% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocacy Program
- Flexible PTO Policy
- 10 paid sick days
- Discretionary bonus
- Access to TriNet Marketplace
- $100 monthly phone allowance
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.
