Lead Horticulture & Park Maintenance Technician

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Senior Horticultural Support Technician to support the Horticulture & Forestry group within the Facility Services Division. You will perform gardening and grounds maintenance across Commission parks and facilities under general supervision.

You will lead crews, assist with landscaping projects, identify plants, and apply IPM practices. The role requires a valid driver's license, CDL may be required for certain assignments,

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Forestry or any related area.
• Two (2) years of gardening, greenhouse, nursery experience or horticulture support work.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total four (4) years.

Responsibilities

• Direct an area landscaping crew, performing landscape bed preparation annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
• Direct crews with landscape bed maintenance, including weeding, fertilizing, watering, raking, and adding mulch.
• Prune, plant, and transplant trees. Instruct lesser experienced staff with this task.
• Mow fine turf; from time to time, remove and relay sod.
• Assists with the diagnosis of plant issues, such as drainage problems and pests.
• Under supervision, apply pesticides and fertilizers.
• Should be able to calculate the appropriate rates of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Record and maintain records of pesticides and fertilizers used.
• Direct staff in the operation of mowers, small-motorized equipment, utility vehicles, and commonly used hand tools.
• Assist with designing and installing hardscape structures – walls, steps, paths, fountains, etc.
• Operate snow throwers and shovels to remove snow from sidewalks and driveways.
• Operates complex equipment and vehicles that may require CDL.

Skills

Leadership

Plant identification

IPM practices knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Forestry or related area

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator registration

Job description

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Senior Horticultural Support Technician to support the Horticulture & Forestry group within the Facility Services Division. You will perform gardening and grounds maintenance across Commission parks and facilities under general supervision.

You will lead crews, assist with landscaping projects, identify plants, and apply IPM practices. The role requires a valid driver's license, CDL may be required for certain assignments,