Full-Time Grounds & Landscaping Specialist

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc. is seeking a Grounds and Landscaping Worker to support ground upkeep and landscape operations at the Brooke Grove Retirement Village campus in Olney, MD.

You will assist with lawn care, planting, and equipment maintenance under supervision, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Qualified candidates typically hold an AA or equivalent or have 6 months to 1 year of related experience, with the ability to read safety rules and perform basic arithmetic.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations in various units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grounds upkeep, landscape operations, and repair of equipment under the grounds supervisor.
• Prepares and grades terrain, applies fertilizers, seeds and sods lawns, and transplant shrubs and plants.
• Plants and repairs lawns using recommended seed mixtures and fertilizers for soil type and location.
• Locates, plants, and cultivates shrubs, trees, and flowers for landscape effect.
• Mows and trims lawns, trims shrubs, and cleans grounds.
• Sprays trees and shrubs and applies nutrients to lawn and trees; digs trenches and installs drain tiles.
• Ensures mowing and landscape equipment are in safe working order and makes repairs as needed.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Valid driver's license

Arithmetic operations

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Brooke Grove Foundation Inc. is seeking a Grounds and Landscaping Worker to support ground upkeep and landscape operations at the Brooke Grove Retirement Village campus in Olney, MD.

You will assist with lawn care, planting, and equipment maintenance under supervision, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Qualified candidates typically hold an AA or equivalent or have 6 months to 1 year of related experience, with the ability to read safety rules and perform basic arithmetic.