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Hanleyri

Fine Gardens Team Leader

Portsmouth, RI · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

We design, build, and maintain some of the most detailed and expansive residential estates in coastal Rhode Island , including waterfront estates, historic properties, and large private gardens ...

JP Management LLC

Superintendent (Live-In)

Long Branch, NJ · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

We are seeking an experienced Live-In Superintendent (HVAC) to oversee the daily operations of a 70-unit garden-style residential property in Long Branch, NJ. This is a hands-on role responsible for ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in estate gardener in the United States is $21.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a live in estate gardener?

A Live In Estate Gardener is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the gardens and landscape of a private estate while residing on the property. Duties often include planting, pruning, lawn care, pest control, and maintaining outdoor features like pathways and water elements. This role may also involve greenhouse management, seasonal planting, and collaboration with other estate staff. Living on-site allows for immediate response to garden needs and a deeper understanding of the landscape's long-term care.

What is it like to live on-site as an estate gardener, and how does this impact your daily routine?

Living on-site as an Estate Gardener typically means you'll be an integral part of the estate's daily operations, allowing for greater flexibility in responding to urgent gardening or maintenance needs. Your day might start earlier than a typical gardening job, and you may have periodic on-call responsibilities, especially after storms or during peak growing seasons. Being based on the estate also fosters close collaboration with property owners or management, allowing you to better understand and anticipate their preferences for the gardens and grounds. This arrangement often offers unique benefits such as housing and utilities, but it also requires professionalism, respect for privacy, and clear boundaries between work and personal time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in estate gardener, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Estate Gardener, you should have horticultural knowledge, experience with groundskeeping, and an understanding of various plant species and landscape maintenance techniques. Familiarity with irrigation systems, landscaping tools, and pest management protocols or relevant horticulture certifications is often required. Reliability, strong communication skills, discretion, and the ability to work independently are key soft skills in this role. These qualities ensure the estate is expertly maintained, resident expectations are met, and high standards of privacy and professionalism are upheld.

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Estate Manager

Crimmins Private Estate Placement

Katonah, NY • On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage household staff, vendors, and outside practitioners to ensure smooth operation of the estate.

  • Oversee property maintenance, including land care, safety systems, and crystal stewardship, following the principal's guidance.

  • Plan and coordinate small events, guest arrangements, and manage household budgets and vendor negotiations.

Job description

Estate Manager

Katonah, NY

Salary $160K to $180K DOE plus benefits

Must live in the area

The Home

This recently renovated home sits on private grounds in Katonah, New York. The house is quiet and warm, with a sophistication that carries through the grounds, much like the principal. The property serves as both, a private residence and an intimate sanctuary of conscious living, reflection and meaningful gatherings. This is a sustainable home, and that shapes how the property is built, run and maintained.

The principal divides time between this home and elsewhere. Guests visit often, and family and extended family stay throughout the year.

The Role

Experience matters here, but so does temperament. Communication and team play count as much as a résumé, along with a calm demeanor under pressure and a sense of self and surroundings.

The estate manager should know how to run a household at this level, be fluent with household management apps and electronic calendars, and be able to set them up properly. The role directs household staff and coordinates outside vendors and practitioners such as chefs, catering, mindful and wellness professionals among others, and plans small events about twice a month.  The property is home to a significant collection of crystals placed throughout the residence and grounds. The Estate Manager must approach their presence and care with appreciation for the crystals and ensure that all related handling, cleaning and maintenance protocols are followed. While prior knowledge is not required, curiosity, respect for conscious living and a genuine interest in learning about the crystals are highly encouraged.

Plans change here, so the estate manager needs to pivot while keeping control of the details and keeping the principal updated.

Responsibilities

Property and home

•    Run any capital improvements through a bidding process

•    Weekly walkthroughs of the property and the perimeter

•    Work closely with landscapers and specialists to support the health of the land, gardens and surroundings ecosystem

•    Track home maintenance schedules and seasonal openings and closings

•    Oversee the stewardship of the crystals throughout the home and grounds, coordinating any cleaning, handling or specialized care in accordance with the principal’s guidance

•    Arrange snow removal planning and spring cleanup

•    Maintain alarm, fire and life safety systems, and a plan for storms and power outages

•    Support the care of the pieces throughout the home and grounds

•    Maintain the vehicles

•    Keep warranties, service records and manuals organized and accessible

Budget and vendors

•    Develop, manage and reconcile the household operating budget with accuracy and transparency with a resource efficient mindset Work with the principal to negotiate vendor agreements, scope and schedule

•    Coordinate insurance schedules for the home, the collection and the vehicles

Guests and events

•    Pre-plan and manage guest arrivals, room prep, dietary and transportation needs

•    Plan small events, roughly twice a month, including rentals, staffing and cleanup

Staff and household

•    Manage and schedule staff, including vendors

•    Pre-plan coverage for holidays and family stays

•    Weekly written updates to the principal through the app

•    Help manage care for a small dog

Requirements

•    Experience running a private household of this size

•    Household management apps and electronic calendars

•    Directing housekeepers and vendors

•    Budget management and vendor negotiation

•    Guest treatment and hospitality

•    Deep respect for nature and sustainability mindset

•    Steady under pressure and through sudden change (e.g. highly organized, warm, grounded, able to anticipate needs while respecting boundaries)

•    Demonstrate commitment to environmental responsible household and property management

•    Discretion and deeply respectful of the principal, guests, practitioners, property and land

•    Must live in the area, 30 minutes during peak rush hour.