Seasonal Nursery & Grounds Specialist

Genesis Distribution; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Parks is seeking a Nursery and Grounds Assistant to work at Pope Farm Nursery in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role covers general grounds maintenance, mowing, and assisting in growing and caring for trees and shrubs from container to field grown material, irrigation, and related horticultural tasks.

The HFEE Division explains that Pope Farm Nursery produces plant material for park projects, with a focus on supporting park operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape, nursery or related horticulture field.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years or older.
• Ability to work outdoors and operate tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• General grounds maintenance and landscape upkeep at Pope Farm Nursery.
• Mowing, irrigation, loading/unloading trucks, and other horticultural tasks.
• Developmental pruning and shaping of trees and shrubs and related tasks.
• Assist in plant production activities including lifting and moving plant material.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Punctual

Outdoor work

Plant knowledge

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Montgomery Parks is seeking a Nursery and Grounds Assistant to work at Pope Farm Nursery in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role covers general grounds maintenance, mowing, and assisting in growing and caring for trees and shrubs from container to field grown material, irrigation, and related horticultural tasks.

The HFEE Division explains that Pope Farm Nursery produces plant material for park projects, with a focus on supporting park operations.