Grounds Maintenance Manager; Head Groundskeeper

Position: Grounds Maintenance Manager (Head Groundskeeper)
Location: Davidsonville

Lead the Team That Keeps One of Maryland's Premier Garden Destinations Looking Its Best Homestead Gardens is seeking an experienced Landscape & Grounds Supervisor to lead the maintenance and beautification of our award-winning Davidsonville campus.

This is more than a groundskeeping position. You'll oversee the care of nearly every outdoor space across our 50-acre destination—including display gardens, retail grounds, event venues, walking paths, brewery grounds, animal pastures, and landscaped public areas. Your work directly shapes the experience of thousands of guests who visit Homestead Gardens each year.

We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside their team, takes pride in high-quality work, and knows how to maintain beautiful landscapes safely and efficiently.

What You'll DoAs the Landscape & Grounds Supervisor, you will:

Supervise, schedule, coach, and work alongside the groundskeeping team Maintain ornamental landscapes, lawns, trees, shrubs, seasonal color, and perennial gardens

Oversee mowing, pruning, mulching, planting, edging, and landscape improvements

Monitor and maintain irrigation systems for healthy plant growth and water efficiency

Coordinate integrated pest management and weed control practices

Inspect, maintain, and coordinate repairs of landscape equipment and tools

Partner with Events, Retail, Facilities, and Landscape teams to prepare outdoor spaces for weddings, festivals, and special events

Assist with seasonal projects including leaf removal, winterization, snow removal, and property improvements

Maintain a safe work environment while ensuring the property always reflects Homestead Gardens' high standards

We're seeking someone who enjoys leading people just as much as working outdoors.

Qualifications include:

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in landscape maintenance, groundskeeping, horticulture, parks, golf courses, estates, or similar operations

Strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, turf, perennials, seasonal color, and ornamental landscape maintenance

Experience with irrigation systems and water management

Working knowledge of landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, chain saws, loaders, and utility vehicles

Experience with pesticide application and integrated pest management (certification preferred or ability to obtain)
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize work and lead a team in a fast-paced environment

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Why You'll Love Working Here At Homestead Gardens, you'll help maintain one of the most recognized garden destinations in the Mid-Atlantic.

You'll enjoy:

Working on a beautiful 50-acre property with diverse landscapes

Leading a team that takes pride in creating exceptional outdoor spacesA role that combines leadership with hands-on landscape work Opportunities to collaborate with horticulture experts, designers, events, and retail teams

Competitive pay based on experience

Comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off Employee Discount Professional development opportunities

Join Our Team If you're an experienced landscape professional who enjoys leading people, maintaining beautiful properties, and making a visible impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help keep Homestead Gardens looking its very best.
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