Groundskeeper, Sr. jobs in Maryland

Grounds Crew

Full Time - Days

**Pay Rate up to $19/hour; based on experience**

Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!

At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows!

We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.

Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:

• Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
• Direct Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities of a Grounds Crew:

• Participates in preparing and grading terrain, applying fertilizers, seeding and sodding lawns, and transplanting shrubs and plants.
• Plants new and repairs established lawns, using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for particular soil type and lawn location.
• Locates, plants, and cultivates shrubs, trees and flowers recommended for particular landscape effect.
• Mows and trims lawns. Trims shrubs and cultivates gardens. Cleans grounds.
• Sprays trees and shrubs, and applies supplemental liquid and dry nutrients to lawns and trees.
• Digs trenches and installs drain tiles.
• Ensures that mowing and landscaping equipment and apparatus is in safe working order.
• Makes repairs to mowing and landscaping equipment and apparatus as necessary.

Requirements of a Grounds Crew:

• Associates degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.