Sustainable Landscape Steward – Campus Grounds Lead

Glenstone Museum

Potomac (MD)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 45,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, long-term disability and AD&D

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) retirement with matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Glenstone Museum, located in Potomac, Maryland, seeks an Area Horticulturist to oversee campus landscape maintenance, including planting, irrigation, and seasonal projects. You will manage a seasonal crew, enforce organic practices, and mentor students and interns while supporting sustainable initiatives across 300 acres of meadow and woodlands.

The role requires five+ years in plant care, a degree in horticulture or related field, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of verifiable, professional experience in plant care for a sustainable landscape environment.
2 or 4-year degree or equivalent experience in horticulture, forestry, botany, ecology, plant pathology, or related field.
Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials in an all-organic grounds maintenance program.
Experience with organic or integrated pest management.
Ability to work at a fast pace without sacrificing quality.
Strong cultural competence, interpersonal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to physically lift 50 pounds.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Experience with computer databases, Microsoft Office, and material acquisition
COVID-19 vaccination and up to date on all boosters.

Responsibilities

Manage a designated area of campus for all aspects of landscape maintenance.
Hands-on tasks include planting, pruning, fertilizing, watering, irrigation repair and adjustments, tree care, deer mitigation, and understory management.
Schedule and implement maintenance tasks to ensure the highest detail standards.
Responsible for a yearly plant infill budget of $2,000 and help organize and complete larger area projects.
Diagnose problems regarding pests, disease, nutrition, and weeds; plan and carry out treatments within the organically managed system and Maryland law.
Supervise, once a week, a seasonal work force of 4-5 people, giving clear instructions and training to perform tasks to the highest standards.
Mentor Glenstone associates, interns, and RISE students on campus landscape maintenance and sustainable initiatives.
Initiate, design, and manage the installation of area projects.
Utilize observations and research to write reports related to sustainable initiatives.
Responsible for daily maintenance of and around specific outdoor art sculptures.
Make suggestions for needed tools, equipment, and products to improve maintenance and results.
Perform monthly metrics reports of respective areas and initiate needed work from these reports.
Interact with visitors, both on and off property, to convey Glenstone’s mission, including leading guided visitor nature walks and tours.
Participate in property opening for visitor days and special tours.
Responsible to be point-of-contact for grounds needs during weekend visitor days.
Manage a 5S space and be a 5S inspector for additional departments.
This position is considered an essential associate to assist with snow and ice work or other off-hours emergencies as needed.
Perform other duties as required.