The Property Manager is responsible for maintaining the grounds and facilities at Tops’l Farm. The individual supporting the farm in this position will have a myriad of skills relating to managing natural and built spaces. The Property Manager must be able to work on many moving parts of our 80+ acre property with three houses, an event barn complex, campground and bathhouse.

This role requires physical work. We have big dreams for the continued evolution of our farm as a (gorgeous) space of escape and play as well as a functioning working farm.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Property

• Mow and maintain all lawns at the property
• String trim around buildings and landscape features
• Clear pathways of debris and rake gravel edges of pathways after heavy usage
• Repair and renew grounds after heavy usage from events
• Bush hog fields and roadside brush as needed
• Maintain and repair lawn equipment, tractor and implements
• Perform assorted gardening and landscaping duties as needed
• Manage snow removal from driveways and critical pathways
• Monitor and maintain farm infrastructure such as electric fences, sheep shed etc.
• Help with weekly animal care duties
• Have an eye for details around the property
• Support the event team with the setup and take down décor and infrastructure

Buildings

• Manage trash and recycling from buildings and ensure proper disposal
• Monitor utility levels such as propane and septic
• Perform spring opening and fall closing tasks on all buildings according to checklists
• Work with event team to set up, break down and store event furniture as needed
• Able to be 'on call' for select weekends to troubleshoot building issues should they arise

Special Projects: In addition to the weekly, seasonal, and as-needed duties listed above, the Property Manager will support special projects in and around the property.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE + SKILLS:

Required:

• Skilled, self-directed project manager
• Knows how to see what needs doin', and do it
• A love of nature & making spaces beautiful
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a landscaping or grounds keeping role
• Able to operate equipment including lawnmowers, tractors, and other farm equipment
• Strong knowledge of pest management and lawn maintenance
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Able to do physically demanding work for the duration of the day that includes moving and lifting over uneven surfaces
• Ability to learn and utilize simple project management software for task organization + team communication (we will train!)
• Friendliness, good-humor, approachability, and enthusiasm for working with both guests and the broader team

Work Specific Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Interest in long-term commitment and growth
• Strong references
• A valid driver’s license

HOURS

Schedule: Monday - Friday

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) year round position

Salary/Compensation/ Personal Time/Benefits

• Salaried Position
• End-of-season Bonus
• Health care available
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays