Head Groundskeeper
Homestead Gardens, Inc., Davidsonville, MD, United States
## DescriptionIf you take pride in healthy soil, thriving plant material, and beautifully maintained outdoor spaces, this is a role where your craft truly shows.We’re seeking a **Head Groundskeeper** who sees groundskeeping as more than maintenance—it’s stewardship of a living landscape. This role is responsible for the care and long-term health of all outdoor areas, including gardens, landscaped beds, turf, pathways, event spaces, animal pastures, and brewery grounds.
You’ll lead a team while staying hands-on in the work that brings outdoor environments to life through every season.### **Why This Role Matters**This isn’t just grounds maintenance—it’s shaping the environment people experience when they visit. Your work directly influences how guests feel when they walk the property: the color, the texture, the seasonal rhythm, and the sense of care in every detail. If you find satisfaction in a clean edge line, a thriving planting bed, or a landscape coming into balance after your work—that mindset will thrive here.### **What You’ll Do****Lead & Work Alongside a Skilled Grounds Team*** Set the standard for quality, efficiency, and pride in daily work* Stay actively involved in field work—not just from the sidelines**Cultivate Beautiful, Healthy Landscapes*** Oversee care of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, turf, and natural areas* Execute and guide mowing, pruning, mulching, planting, weeding, and seasonal rotations* Maintain the visual appeal and ecological health of the property year-round**Be a Steward of Irrigation & Plant Health*** Monitor irrigation systems to ensure optimal plant hydration and efficiency* Apply strong horticultural knowledge to promote long-term landscape vitality**Protect and Preserve Through Smart Practices*** Implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies* Maintain plant health while minimizing environmental impact* Apply treatments safely and in compliance with certification requirements**Care for Equipment That Powers the Work*** Oversee maintenance and proper use of grounds equipment and tools* Ensure your team is trained and confident in safe operation**Shape the Guest Experience*** Partner with landscape designers to bring outdoor vision to life* Collaborate with event teams to prepare spaces that impress guests year-round**Seasonal Rhythm of the Landscape*** Lead spring awakening and summer growth cycles* Manage fall cleanup and winter preparation, including snow response if needed* Ensure every season reflects a well-tended, intentional landscape**Safety & Professional Standards*** Maintain safe, efficient, and organized work environments* Promote best practices in field safety and equipment use## Qualifications### **What We’re Looking For*** 2+ years of supervisory experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or horticulture* Strong plant knowledge: trees, shrubs, turf, perennials, and seasonal color* Experience with irrigation systems and landscape maintenance practices* Familiarity with equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and loaders* A leader who enjoys working outdoors and being part of the crew* Strong organization, communication, and time management skills* Ability to work physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* Valid driver’s license required### **Licensing & Certifications*** **Pesticide Applicator License/Certification required or willingness to obtain**### **Work Environment**This is a hands-on outdoor role in a dynamic landscape setting. You’ll work across diverse environments—from manicured garden spaces to naturalized areas—experiencing every season firsthand.Expect:* Full exposure to changing weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)* Active physical work including walking large properties daily* Frequent lifting, bending, and use of professional landscaping equipment* Occasional ladder work and elevated pruning or maintenance tasks* Exposure to soil, pollen, dust, and approved plant protection materials (PPE provided)* Weekend and holiday availability during peak seasons and events* Collaboration with multiple teams including events, brewery operations, and retail
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You’ll lead a team while staying hands-on in the work that brings outdoor environments to life through every season.### **Why This Role Matters**This isn’t just grounds maintenance—it’s shaping the environment people experience when they visit. Your work directly influences how guests feel when they walk the property: the color, the texture, the seasonal rhythm, and the sense of care in every detail. If you find satisfaction in a clean edge line, a thriving planting bed, or a landscape coming into balance after your work—that mindset will thrive here.### **What You’ll Do****Lead & Work Alongside a Skilled Grounds Team*** Set the standard for quality, efficiency, and pride in daily work* Stay actively involved in field work—not just from the sidelines**Cultivate Beautiful, Healthy Landscapes*** Oversee care of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, turf, and natural areas* Execute and guide mowing, pruning, mulching, planting, weeding, and seasonal rotations* Maintain the visual appeal and ecological health of the property year-round**Be a Steward of Irrigation & Plant Health*** Monitor irrigation systems to ensure optimal plant hydration and efficiency* Apply strong horticultural knowledge to promote long-term landscape vitality**Protect and Preserve Through Smart Practices*** Implement integrated pest management (IPM) strategies* Maintain plant health while minimizing environmental impact* Apply treatments safely and in compliance with certification requirements**Care for Equipment That Powers the Work*** Oversee maintenance and proper use of grounds equipment and tools* Ensure your team is trained and confident in safe operation**Shape the Guest Experience*** Partner with landscape designers to bring outdoor vision to life* Collaborate with event teams to prepare spaces that impress guests year-round**Seasonal Rhythm of the Landscape*** Lead spring awakening and summer growth cycles* Manage fall cleanup and winter preparation, including snow response if needed* Ensure every season reflects a well-tended, intentional landscape**Safety & Professional Standards*** Maintain safe, efficient, and organized work environments* Promote best practices in field safety and equipment use## Qualifications### **What We’re Looking For*** 2+ years of supervisory experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or horticulture* Strong plant knowledge: trees, shrubs, turf, perennials, and seasonal color* Experience with irrigation systems and landscape maintenance practices* Familiarity with equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and loaders* A leader who enjoys working outdoors and being part of the crew* Strong organization, communication, and time management skills* Ability to work physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* Valid driver’s license required### **Licensing & Certifications*** **Pesticide Applicator License/Certification required or willingness to obtain**### **Work Environment**This is a hands-on outdoor role in a dynamic landscape setting. You’ll work across diverse environments—from manicured garden spaces to naturalized areas—experiencing every season firsthand.Expect:* Full exposure to changing weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)* Active physical work including walking large properties daily* Frequent lifting, bending, and use of professional landscaping equipment* Occasional ladder work and elevated pruning or maintenance tasks* Exposure to soil, pollen, dust, and approved plant protection materials (PPE provided)* Weekend and holiday availability during peak seasons and events* Collaboration with multiple teams including events, brewery operations, and retail
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