NOW HIRING: ESTATE HORTICULTURIST / LANDSCAPE FOREMAN
Location: Beverly Hills, California
Compensation: $120,000 annually + Full Benefits
Position: Full-Time | Private Luxury Estate
Position Overview
We are seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Horticulturist / Landscape Foreman to oversee the landscaping, gardens, and exterior grounds of a prestigious, high-net-worth private estate in Beverly Hills, California.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on horticultural expert with extensive knowledge of ornamental plants, trees, flowers, irrigation systems, and luxury estate landscape maintenance.
This individual must possess strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to maintain the estate’s grounds to impeccable, world-class standards.
This hands-on leadership position requires advanced horticultural expertise and the ability to supervise and work alongside a landscaping team.
Key Responsibilities
Horticulture & Estate Grounds Management
● Oversee the daily maintenance and care of extensive luxury estate gardens, lawns, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
● Ensure all exterior grounds are maintained to pristine, resort-quality standards.
● Demonstrate expert knowledge of plant identification, horticultural practices, soil health, fertilization, pruning, and seasonal planting.
● Monitor plant health and proactively identify and address pests, diseases, irrigation issues, and environmental stress.
● Develop and implement seasonal planting, fertilization, pruning, and landscape maintenance schedules.
● Maintain ornamental gardens, mature trees, hedges, flower beds, and specialty plant collections.
● Ensure proper care and preservation of valuable and mature landscape specimens.
● Oversee irrigation systems, water management, and landscape sustainability practices.
Team Leadership & Supervision
● Supervise, train, and work alongside an established team of gardeners and landscape maintenance professionals.
● Delegate daily responsibilities and ensure all work meets the estate’s exacting standards.
● Establish efficient maintenance schedules and oversee the completion of landscaping projects.
● Coordinate with outside landscape contractors, arborists, irrigation specialists, and other vendors.
● Maintain accountability, professionalism, and exceptional workmanship throughout the team.
● Lead by example with a hands-on, proactive approach.
Estate Maintenance & Special Projects
● Conduct routine inspections of the grounds to identify areas requiring attention.
● Oversee landscape improvements, seasonal enhancements, and special horticultural projects.
● Maintain landscaping equipment, tools, and supplies in excellent condition.
● Assist with preparing exterior spaces for private events and special occasions.
● Collaborate with estate management to ensure all outdoor areas consistently meet the family’s expectations.
Required Qualifications
● Minimum 7–10 years of professional horticultural and landscape maintenance experience, preferably within luxury private estates, botanical gardens, or prestigious properties.
● Extensive knowledge of horticulture, plant health, soil management, pruning, fertilization, and irrigation.
● Strong understanding of Southern California’s climate, native plants, ornamental gardens, and water-efficient landscaping.
● Proven experience supervising and managing landscaping crews.
● Must be willing and able to perform hands-on landscaping and gardening work alongside the team.
● Experience maintaining large, meticulously landscaped luxury properties.
● Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
● Ability to identify landscape issues and implement effective solutions independently.
● Professional, discreet, dependable, and respectful of the privacy required in a high-profile household.
● Strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, and pride in maintaining beautiful grounds.
● Excellent professional references.
Preferred Qualifications
● Formal education or certification in horticulture, landscape management, or a related field.
● Experience maintaining formal gardens, specialty plant collections, and mature specimen trees.
● Knowledge of advanced irrigation systems and sustainable landscape practices.
● Experience collaborating with landscape architects and estate management teams.
● Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: $120,000 + Full Benefits
● Full-time, long-term employment
● Comprehensive benefits package
● Opportunity to oversee the grounds of a prestigious Beverly Hills estate
● Professional and supportive working environment
● Opportunity to lead and develop an established landscaping team
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a true horticultural professional and experienced landscape leader who combines expert plant knowledge with outstanding management capabilities.
The successful candidate will be passionate about horticulture, exceptionally detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the grounds of a prominent private estate at the highest possible standards.
This position is ideal for an experienced Horticulturist, Head Gardener, or Landscape Foreman with a proven background in luxury estate grounds management.
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