Landscape Manager

The Landscape Manager will be responsible for overseeing all outdoor garden and growing areas, landscapes, and grounds across two nursery farm sites totaling approximately 45 acres, as well as property located at 415 N. Creek Road in Landenberg. This position has no responsibility for buildings, facilities, or structural maintenance.

Landenberg and Oxford

Based on experience

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all gardens and outdoor growing beds/plant areas across both farms—coordinating and executing North Creek strategic plan and vision with Plant Trials Horticulturist
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate gardens and grounds staff (e.g., create schedules for planting, transplanting, and pruning); work with HR when staffing needs change; provide feedback and performance evaluations
• Ensure employees receive training on all equipment and tool operation—properly documenting all training
• Ensure optimal growing conditions through proper soil management, irrigation (by adjusting watering strategies based on weather conditions), crop requirements, soil conditions, identify drainage/erosion issues
• Maintain the overall appearance and functionality of all outdoor areas, including stormwater management systems / BMPs
• Manage weed control, mowing, trimming, and general grounds upkeep including meadow burning (if possible), compost upkeep, tree work
• Assist Vegetable Gardener as needed (labor, equipment, soil)
• Oversee use, care of grounds equipment, and coordinate routine maintenance and repairs with Maintenance Director (mowers, tractors, wagons, and gator)
• Maintain proper inventory levels of materials and supplies used day to day (maintenance tools/equipment, safety/PPE, irrigation); coordinate and manage vendor relationships