Lead Horticultural & Grounds Specialist

Genesis Distribution; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission in Prince George's County seeks a Lead Horticultural Support Technician to supervise crews, perform skilled gardening, and assist with landscape design and plant selection for parks and facilities.

You will apply IPM practices, manage soil health, and lead planting, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation tasks while operating equipment and training staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in horticulture-related field required.
• Four years of landscaping, gardening or horticultural support work with crew leadership.
• Valid driver’s license without encumbrances; CDL endorsements may be required.
• MDA pesticide certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in maintaining parks, gardens and landscaped areas; train new staff.
• Plan planting beds, plant trees/shrubs, perform fertilization, pruning and watering.
• Implement IPM strategies and monitor crop health; manage soil quality.
• Operate equipment and coordinate with vendors, schedules and projects.

Skills

Leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Plant identification

IPM practices

Equipment operation

Education

Associate’s Degree in Horticulture/Arboriculture/Forestry or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Pesticide applicator certification (MDA)

Fertilizer application knowledge

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission in Prince George's County seeks a Lead Horticultural Support Technician to supervise crews, perform skilled gardening, and assist with landscape design and plant selection for parks and facilities.

You will apply IPM practices, manage soil health, and lead planting, pruning, fertilizing, and irrigation tasks while operating equipment and training staff.