LANDSCAPING LEAD WORKER

Melwood; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Melwood is hiring for a landscape maintenance position in Greenbelt, Maryland. The role involves tasks such as cutting lawns, trimming edges, pruning shrubs, and maintaining public passageways.

Ideal candidates should have at least one year of landscape maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license. Physical endurance is required to perform various outdoor tasks in different weather conditions. Background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in landscape maintenance work.
• Experience in mowing with a push mower and weeding.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns using hand and power mowers.
• Trims and edges around walks and flower beds.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters the lawn and shrubs during dry periods.
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts.
• May operate various power tools and equipment.
• Performs variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed.

Job description

This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Under the supervision of the Landscaping Foreman, performs those landscaping tasks necessary to meet contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Cuts lawns, using hand mower or power mower
• Trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers and edging tools
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears
• Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broom
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways
• Spreads salt on public passage ways
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake
• May operate walking type power mowers, snow blowers, roto tillers or riding mowers
• May operate chain saws, hedge trimmers and other hand held power operated tools to prune, cultivate, shovel, trim, cut and dig
• May use tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller
• Performs a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Qualifications

The incumbent must be able to stand 33%, walk 33% and sit 33% of the work time. These requirements are necessary to operate riding mowers to cut and trim grass, plant vegetation, rake, shovel, etc. He/she must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, in order to load and unload materials and equipment. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and have a method of communicating, so those around can respond and understand; must be able to see and tell colors, as this is necessary to drive equipment, inspect groundwork and perform grounds tasks. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature and weather conditions, dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).

Qualifications

At least one year of experience in landscape maintenance work including experience in mowing with push mower and weeding. Must be able to work independently. Must have a valid drivers license.

Melwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions. Melwood has an affirmative action plan in place.