Grounds Maintenance Manager (Head Groundskeeper)

Homestead Gardens; Davidsonville (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Professional development

Job summary

Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville, MD is seeking an experienced Landscape & Grounds Supervisor to lead the maintenance and beautification of our 50-acre campus. You will supervise the grounds team, manage irrigation and equipment, coordinate with events and retail teams, and ensure safety while delivering high-quality outdoor spaces that guests enjoy.

Minimum two years of supervisory experience in landscape operations, strong knowledge of trees and seasonal color, and experience with irrigation

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation systems

Landscape equipment

Pesticide/IPM

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Lift 50 lbs

Driver's license

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Chainsaws

Loaders

UTVs

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Davidsonville - 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.

We're looking for a hands‑on leader who enjoys working alongside their team, takes pride in high‑quality work, and knows how to maintain beautiful landscapes safely and efficiently.

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

Qualifications

We’re seeking someone who enjoys leading people just as much as working outdoors.

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discount
  • Professional development opportunities

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Homestead Gardens, you’ll help maintain one of the most recognized garden destinations in the Mid‑Atlantic.

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.