Godolphin USA Jobs

Jonabell Farm in Lexington, KY is seeking a full time Gardner to join our team!

Godolphin is a leading global Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation. Our vision is to put our passion for horses into making champions on the racecourse and on our stud farms. We value excellence, teamwork, integrity, and respect. With almost 400 G1 victories globally since our founding in 1992, no one has achieved more or made a bigger impact on the global Thoroughbred industry.

Job Description

Based at Godolphin’s Jonabell Farm, the Gardener is responsible for the care and maintenance of trees, plants and shrubs surrounding the main office, stallion barn, entrances, and houses. The successful candidate must have an in-depth knowledge in the care and maintenance for all plant matter but have an eye for design and ideas for the beautification of their areas of responsibility. The position is mostly self-directed, reporting to the Maintenance Manager but will have the support of Maintenance workers for more involved projects.

Education/Experience
• Minimum of a 2-year degree from a technical college focused on landscaping or horticulture
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced knowledge of trees, shrubs, plants and their care is essential

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Experience with small tractors, garden implements and tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate to senior management, maintenance team members, contractors and vendors
• The ability to ensure that visually our property reflects Godolphin’s high standards and reflects our position as an industry leader

Salary and Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. Godolphin provide health insurance, a 401k contribution, annual bonus, holiday pay, and paid time off.

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