Landscaping Lead at Private Estate / Wedding & Event Venue

Stonepine Estate is a 400+ acre historic property in the hills of Carmel Valley, California. The grounds span oak woodlands, open meadows, formal gardens, an olive grove, and miles of trails — with an active equestrian center at the heart of the ranch. The property has been family-owned since 1983 and operates year-round as an event venue and working estate. Maintaining the land at a high standard is central to everything we do here, and the team that cares for it is a big part of what makes Stonepine what it is.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, applicants must include all of the following:

Resume
Phone number
Email address

Applications missing any of the above will not be reviewed. Final candidates will be asked to provide 1–2 professional references prior to a hiring decision.

The Landscaping Lead maintains the visual quality of Stonepine Estate's grounds and leads the daily work of the landscaping crew. This role is the on-the-ground point of accountability for aesthetic standards and crew output.

Grounds & Landscaping

Maintain lawns, beds, hedges, trees, and ornamental plantings through mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and seasonal planting
Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify and address anything that detracts from estate presentation
Keep featured areas — olive grove, entry drives, courtyards, patios — in manicured, visitor-ready condition
Manage seasonal transitions and planting rotations in coordination with the Buildings & Grounds Manager
Monitor irrigation systems, identify issues, and escalate for repair; recognize and report signs of plant stress or pest pressure
Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control products per safety guidelines and estate protocols

Crew Leadership

Ensure tasks assigned by the Buildings & Grounds Manager are understood, initiated, and completed to standard
Monitor crew progress throughout the shift and redirect effort as needed to keep work on track
Provide hands-on guidance and quality checks; maintain consistent output across the team
Serve as the primary point of communication between the crew and the Buildings & Grounds Manager, surfacing issues, delays, or supply needs promptly

Equipment & Property Support

Operate and maintain mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools; keep equipment clean, fueled, and in working order
Operate estate vehicles as needed; valid California driver's license required
Support event preparation and post-event grounds restoration as directed

Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Requirements: Valid California Driver's License; bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carmel Valley, CA 93924: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person