Rose Hill Estate - Farm/Estate Grounds Manager Caroline County, Virginia Rose Hill Estate Rappahannock Academy, VA 22538 United States 9122380098 Category Estate Gardeners/Gardeners Grounds Management Horticulturist Management Farm Manager Industry Landscape Manages Others No Experience Required Yes Pay From $50,000 To $65,000 Per Year Employment Type Employee Work Schedule Full-Time Travel No Travel Job Description Rose Hill is a historic Virginia estate encompassing more than 300 acres of formal gardens, specimen trees, woodlands, meadows, and agricultural land. We are seeking a talented, hands-on Head Gardener & Estate Grounds Manager to oversee the care, development, and long-term stewardship of this remarkable property. Conveniently located in Caroline County, Virginia, Rose Hill is easily accessible to both Fredericksburg and Virginia's Northern Neck, offering the opportunity to live and work in a beautiful rural setting while remaining close to nearby communities and amenities. The ideal candidate is passionate about horticulture, highly organized, mechanically capable, and comfortable working across a diverse estate. This is a hands-on position with a significant emphasis on farm and grounds management, requiring demonstrated experience operating mowing and bush-hogging equipment, using a variety of farm and landscape tools and performing basic equipment maintenance and repairs. Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in estate gardening, horticulture, farm management, grounds management, public gardens, arboreta, agricultural properties or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, lawns and landscape maintenance in USDA Zone 7b.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience operating tractors, bush hogs, riding mowers and other agricultural or landscape equipment is required.
• Experience safely operating and maintaining equipment and tools such as chainsaws, lawn aerators, trimmers, blowers and related farm and landscape tools.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and a working understanding of equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Experience with pruning, plant identification, soil management, irrigation and sustainable horticultural practices.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities across a large property.
• Ability to work effectively with ownership, contractors, vendors and any other estate personnel.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, discretion and reliability are essential.
• Degree or certification in horticulture, landscape management, arboriculture, agriculture, or a related field preferred; substantial practical experience will be highly valued.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced horticulturist, grounds manager, farmer or estate professional who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in the stewardship of historic property—someone equally comfortable managing a formal garden, operating a tractor or bush hog, maintaining equipment and attending to the practical demands of a large rural estate. Job Requirements Responsibilities Garden & Horticultural Management

• Manage and maintain formal gardens, perennial borders, ornamental plantings, lawns and landscape areas throughout the estate.
• Oversee the health and care of mature trees, shrubs, lawns, meadows and other landscape plantings.
• Monitor irrigation systems, soil health, and integrated pest management practices.
• Plan and execute seasonal garden maintenance, planting, pruning, mulching and landscape improvements.
• Assist with the preservation and enhancement of the estate's historic landscape character.
• Maintain garden equipment, tools, materials and horticultural supplies.
• Work closely with ownership to implement long-term garden and landscape objectives. Farm & Grounds Management
• Manage and maintain the estate's agricultural land, meadows, fields, woodland edges, access areas and broader grounds.
• Operate tractors, bush hogs, riding mowers, and other mowing and agricultural equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform regular mowing, bush hogging, brush clearing, field maintenance and other grounds-management tasks.
• Demonstrate hands-on proficiency with a variety of farm and landscape tools, including chainsaws, lawn aerators, trimmers, blowers, and related power and hand tools.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and demonstrate a basic understanding of equipment repair, troubleshooting and mechanical systems.
• Identify and address invasive vegetation, drainage, erosion and other property-management concerns.
• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe and operational condition and coordinate professional repairs when necessary. Estate Operations & Owner Support
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and specialty vendors as needed.
• Assist with estate improvement, maintenance and special projects.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and well-presented property.
• Work closely with ownership and other estate personnel to prioritize daily and long-term property needs.
• Perform occasional errands and other practical tasks in support of the owners and estate operations.
• Provide occasional transportation for the owners, including driving them to and picking them up from the airport, when requested.
• Maintain a high level of discretion, professionalism, dependability and respect for the privacy of the owners and their guests.