Groundskeeper Lead at CMNS

College Park, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

46968.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grounds Care, Cultivating, Planting, Mowing, Lawn Care, Garden Care, Shrub Care, Tree Care, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Physical Fitness, Weather Adaptability, Personal Protective Equipment, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: Under direct supervision, functions as a lead worker for a team of groundskeepers performing manual labor duties in a variety of landscape maintenance tasks. Physical Demands: Must be able to work in adverse weather and temperature extremes and be free from debilitating pollen allergies and the like. The employee must have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and on occasion up to 100 pounds; stand and walk continuously; lift, stoop, and/or bend for extended periods of time; wear and work with the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.). The shift hours are from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Position is Essential and is subject to 24 hour day/7 day week span of operation. Preferences: Desire and ability to become a Registered Maryland Pesticide Applicator. Licenses/Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Driver’s License or equivalent with fewer than 6 pts. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE: One year as a groundskeeper. OTHER: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Working knowledge of the general care of grounds; of techniques for cultivating, planting, mowing, and caring for lawns, gardens, shrubs and trees. Working knowledge of and skill in the operation and proper care of assigned hand and power tools and equipment. Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; to perform work in, on, around, under, and over trees, shrubs, buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying and heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Certification by the State of Maryland as a pesticides and/or herbicides applicator may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Additional Job Details Required Application Materials: N/A Best Consideration Date: N/A Posting Close Date: November 7, 2025 Open Until Filled: No Visa Requirement This position does not provide sponsorship for a Visa. . Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department VPA-FM-B&LM-Arboretum & Landscape Services Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $39,140.00 - $46,968.00 Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Nonexempt benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online The University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options: Email: jobs@umd.edu Phone: 301.405.7575 Maryland Relay: Dial 711 This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Opportunities

Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper Lead functions as a lead worker for a team of groundskeepers performing manual labor duties in various landscape maintenance tasks. The role requires the ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and perform physical tasks such as lifting and carrying heavy objects.