A full-time groundskeeper is sought for a 20-acre property in New Preston, CT. This is a 40-hour, 5-day-per-week role, inclusive of one weekend day. This is a hands-on role, and experience with vendor oversight is ideal. 

• Oversee and maintain outdoor areas to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and aesthetics.  
• Manage and clear a small vegetable garden: planting, watering, harvesting, and seasonal upkeep.
• Manage grassy areas, a pond, a large number of trees, and various existing and new gardens, rock walls, walkways, driveways, and patios.  
• Care for an orchard, ensuring proper pruning, fertilizing, and long-term health of the fruit trees.
• Purchase, daily care for, and monitoring of chickens, including feeding, cleaning, and ensuring the safety of their environment.  
• Inspect all outdoor spaces regularly to ensure they are well-maintained and guest-ready.
• Maintain and tidy outdoor furniture, walkways, terraces, and other exterior areas (e.g., power washing, seasonal set-up, and covering of furniture).
• Provide light maintenance and repair support, such as fixing irrigation issues, replacing outdoor light bulbs, or tightening fixtures.  
• Keep sheds in good order. 
• Assist with special projects or outdoor event setups as needed
• Other duties as needed e.g. occasional dog walking.
• Maintain farm equipment; keep gas on hand, maintain outdoor tools and equipment in good working order.

• Minimum 5 -10 years’ experience in groundskeeping, horticulture, and maintenance on high-end estates. 
• Comfortable working with and caring for small livestock (chickens).
• Handle basic winter property care, including placing snow stakes, coordinating plowing services, and shoveling or salting walkways as needed.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple properties.
• Physically fit and capable of handling outdoor labor and heavy lifting.
• Polished, honest, professional demeanor and discreet, respectful presence on the property. 

• Legal to work in the US
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• $60,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
• Full-time position: schedule may vary
• 40+ hours per week expected, with flexibility for peak periods
• 2 weeks’ paid vacation: Bonus commensurate with performance