Seasonal LANDSCAPE LEAD WORKER

Seasonal

LANDSCAPE LEAD WORKER

Melwood United States, Maryland, Nanjemoy 9035 Ironsides Road (Show on map) May 11, 2026 Description

INTRODUCTION

This position is located at the Recreation Center (Camps) | Nanjemoy, MD Working hours are 6:30 am-3:00 pm, Monday - Friday This is a Seasonal position This position pays $17.82 per hour Pre-employment criminal background checks and government security clearance checks, KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cuts lawns, using a hand mower or power mower Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers and edging tools Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears Rakes leaves and cleans or sweeps up litter using spiked stick or broom Shovels snow from walks and driveways Spreads salt on public passageways Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or by activating a fixed or portable sprinkler system Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts, using a shovel and rake May operate walking-type power mowers, snowblowers, rototillers, or riding mowers May operate chain saws, hedge trimmers, and other handheld power-operated tools to prune, cultivate, shovel, trim, cut, and dig May use tractors equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders, and lawn roller May perform a variety of laboring duties when yard work is completed Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The incumbent is supervised by the Grounds Foreman

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

The incumbent must be able to stand 33%, walk 33% and sit 33% of the work time These requirements are necessary to operate riding mowers to cut and trim grass, plant vegetation, rake, shovel, etc He/she must be able to lift/carry 60 pounds and push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, in order to load and unload materials and equipment; must be able to alert oneself to safety hazards and have a method of communication so those around can understand and respond Must be able to see and tell colors, as driving and operating power equipment is required Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Work conditions may be inconvenienced by dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass). Due to the nature of work, occasionally heavy lifting is involved, requiring lifting and handling of heavy equipment. Lifting materials such as flats, mulch, fertilizer, lime, seed, and related items weighing up to 100 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

At least 1 year of experience in Landscape maintenance work including experience in mowing with a push mower and weeding Should be able to provide own transportation to the work site Must be able to work independently Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.