Garden and Grounds Assistant

Middleburg, PA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 16 - 22

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

Job Title: Garden and Grounds Assistant

Department: Gardens & Grounds

Company: The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant

Reports To: Grounds Manager

Job Summary:

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is seeking a full-time Garden and Grounds Assistant to assist in caring for and maintaining our ornamental gardens container plantings and landscaped areas throughout the property. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on horticultural work takes pride in beautiful outdoor spaces and wants to grow their skills in a unique estate setting.

Youll work closely with the Grounds Manager on daily garden care seasonal projects and special plantingswhile also assisting with light livestock care and property projects as needed. This is a physically active outdoors-focused role for someone who enjoys variety and working with their hands.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Garden & Landscape Care

Assist with the care and maintenance of ornamental flower beds container gardens and landscaped areas throughout the property.
Plant weed mulch prune deadhead and water as needed to maintain healthy visually appealing gardens
Support seasonal plantings cut-flower beds and garden projects (including pond and specialty garden areas)
Monitor plant health and report issues related to pests disease or irrigation.

Property & Seasonal Support

Assist with general landscaping and estate projects as needed
Support seasonal tasks such as leaf removal garden clean-up and winter preparation

Livestock & Animal Care

Help care for chickens and livestock as needed (feeding basic upkeep and routine tasks)

Collaboration & Care

Work closely with the Garden and Grounds Assistant on daily priorities and long-term garden goals.
Follow safe sustainable gardening practices and maintain tools and work areas.

Preferred Education and Experience:

At least 1 year of hands-on horticulture or gardening experience (ornamental or estate-style gardens preferred)
Genuine interest in plants flowers and garden aesthetic
Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
Ability to perform physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs bending kneeling and standing for extended periods
Reliable detail-oriented and comfortable taking directions while working independently
Comfortable assistance with animals and seasonal projects

Job Type:

Full-Time position
The schedule may include weekdays and occasional weekends as well as seasonal flexibility.
Outdoor hands-on role with changing priorities throughout the year

Supervisory Responsibility:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these critical functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and listen effectively. The employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods works outdoors on varied terrain climbs stairs bends kneels uses hands and fingers to handle tools plants and materials and reaches with hands and arms. The position also requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Company Perks and Benefits:

Work on a beautiful historic estate with thoughtfully designed gardens
Hands-on learning and mentorship from an experienced gardener
Full benefits starting on day 61 (Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD)
401(k) with company match after one year
Paid vacation and sick time
Employee referral and bonus programs

Additional Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time and without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings may be required as a condition of employment.

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a privatelyowned property situated on the outskirts of thecharming town of Middleburg Virginia. Goodstone is located less than ten minutes from the centerof town and offers numerous activities lodging accommodations and part of the Goodstone Team we are committed to inspire and instill a passion for excellence and provide you with the opportunity to excel and grow as a team player!

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountsFree uniformsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & developmentVision insuranceWellness resourcesJob Title: Garden and Grounds Assistant Department: Gardens &...