Grounds Maintenance Manager (Head Groundskeeper)

Job Details Location: Davidsonville, MD 21035 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 hourly Lead the Team That Keeps One of Maryland's Premier Garden Destinations Looking Its Best Homestead Gardens is seeking an experienced Landscape & Grounds Supervisor to lead the maintenance and beautification of our award‑winning Davidsonville campus. This is more than a groundskeeping position. You'll oversee the care of nearly every outdoor space across our 50-acre destination—including display gardens, retail grounds, event venues, walking paths, brewery grounds, animal pastures, and landscaped public areas. Your work directly shapes the experience of thousands of guests who visit Homestead Gardens each year. What You'll Do Supervise, schedule, coach, and work alongside the groundskeeping team Maintain ornamental landscapes, lawns, trees, shrubs, seasonal color, and perennial gardens Oversee mowing, pruning, mulching, planting, edging, and landscape improvements Monitor and maintain irrigation systems for healthy plant growth and water efficiency Coordinate integrated pest management and weed control practices Inspect, maintain, and coordinate repairs of landscape equipment and tools Partner with Events, Retail, Facilities, and Landscape teams to prepare outdoor spaces for weddings, festivals, and special events Assist with seasonal projects including leaf removal, winterization, snow removal, and property improvements Maintain a safe work environment while ensuring the property always reflects Homestead Gardens' high standards What We're Looking For Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, horticulture, parks, golf courses, estates, or similar operations Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, turf, perennials, seasonal color, and ornamental landscape maintenance Experience with irrigation systems and water management Working knowledge of landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, chain saws, loaders, and utility vehicles Experience with pesticide application and integrated pest management (certification preferred or ability to obtain) Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills Ability to prioritize work and lead a team in a fast‑paced environment Valid driver's license Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions Why You'll Love Working Here At Homestead Gardens, you'll help maintain one of the most recognized garden destinations in the Mid‑Atlantic. Key highlights: Working on a beautiful 50-acre property with diverse landscapes Leading a team that takes pride in creating exceptional outdoor spaces A role that combines leadership with hands‑on landscape work Opportunities to collaborate with horticulture experts, designers, events, and retail teams Competitive pay based on experience Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off Employee Discount Professional development opportunities Join Our Team If you're an experienced landscape professional who enjoys leading people, maintaining beautiful properties, and making a visible impact every day, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help keep Homestead Gardens looking its very best. #J-18808-Ljbffr HOMESTEAD GARDENS INC