Head Groundskeeper

Homestead Gardens, Inc.; Davidsonville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Homestead Gardens, a leading family-owned retail company, is seeking a passionate Head Groundskeeper. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure our outdoor spaces are beautiful and guest-ready year-round. You'll manage planting, irrigation, and seasonal tasks while contributing to community-centered events.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Professional development opportunities

Work in a beautiful, unique setting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in landscaping or horticulture.
• Hands-on experience with landscaping equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and motivate a team of groundskeepers.
• Maintain irrigation systems and implement water management strategies.
• Collaborate with event teams to prep and maintain outdoor event spaces.

Skills

Leadership

Plant Care

Irrigation Management

Pest Control

Organizational Skills

Education

Valid driver’s license

Pesticide application certification (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

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Job Description

Are you passionate about plants, landscapes, and the outdoors? Love getting your hands dirty and leading a team to create beautiful, welcoming outdoor spaces? Join Homestead Gardens as our next Head Groundskeeper and take charge of maintaining and enhancing the charm of our gardens, event spaces, brewery grounds, animal pastures, and more.

Job Description

Are you passionate about plants, landscapes, and the outdoors? Love getting your hands dirty and leading a team to create beautiful, welcoming outdoor spaces? Join Homestead Gardens as our next Head Groundskeeper and take charge of maintaining and enhancing the charm of our gardens, event spaces, brewery grounds, animal pastures, and more.

About The Role

As our Head Groundskeeper, you’ll be the hands-on leader ensuring our outdoor spaces remain beautiful, safe, and guest-ready all year long. From seasonal plantings to irrigation and event set-ups, your role is vital in keeping Homestead Gardens looking its absolute best. You'll lead a dedicated groundskeeping team while working closely with our landscape designers and event coordinators.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, schedule, and motivate a team of groundskeepers
• Care for plants, trees, lawns, and hardscape areas through mowing, pruning, mulching, and planting
• Maintain irrigation systems and implement water management strategies
• Manage integrated pest and weed control practices
• Keep tools, machinery, and equipment in top shape
• Collaborate with event teams to prep and maintain outdoor event spaces
• Handle seasonal tasks like winterizing grounds and snow removal when needed
• Maintain safety standards for staff, guests, and visitors
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, or horticulture
• Strong knowledge of plant care, turf management, irrigation, and pest control
• Hands-on experience with landscaping equipment
• A natural team leader who thrives outdoors in all kinds of weather
• Solid organizational and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work
• Valid driver’s license
• Pesticide application certification (or ability to obtain)
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work in a beautiful, unique setting
• Be part of a passionate, plant-loving team
• Seasonal variety — no two days are the same
• Collaborate with events, brewery, and retail teams for community-centered happenings
  
  

Ready to help grow something amazing? Apply today and let’s get growing together.

Company Description

At Homestead Gardens, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re an award-winning, community-centered team with deep roots in Anne Arundel County, MD, where we’ve been voted the “Best Of” for 49 years and counting. As the #1 family-owned retailer in the area, we take pride in supporting our local community, having donated over $1 million to local causes. When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a wealth of professional development opportunities, all while working alongside a passionate team that shares your love for plants and the great outdoors. Be part of something vibrant and impactful—join the Homestead Gardens family today!

At Homestead Gardens, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re an award-winning, community-centered team with deep roots in Anne Arundel County, MD, where we’ve been voted the “Best Of” for 49 years and counting. As the #1 family-owned retailer in the area, we take pride in supporting our local community, having donated over $1 million to local causes. When you join us, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a wealth of professional development opportunities, all while working alongside a passionate team that shares your love for plants and the great outdoors. Be part of something vibrant and impactful—join the Homestead Gardens family today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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