We are searching for a skilled groundskeeper/property manager to care for our private estate in Chance, MD. In this position, it will be your responsibility to maintain the outdoor spaces and pool area for a private residence as well as basic help and labor. You will need to complete a variety of tasks to ensure that the outdoor spaces we manage are well taken care of. Your duties will include mowing and trimming the lawn, spraying for weeds and insects, mulching, maintaining walking trails, cutting down dead trees, cutting and stacking firewood, caring for chickens, filling deer feeders, picking up litter, pool maintenance, equipment maintenance and other basic labor as needed.
You should have an eye for DETAIL and perfection. Be capable of lifting up to 50lbs and employing a variety of techniques to manage the outdoor spaces.
Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 hours a day and you can pick the hours that work best for you. This can become a salaried position after a 90 day probationary period to keep inclement weather from impacting your pay.
If you think that you’re a good fit for this job, reach out to us. We’d love to see your resume.
The Position:
- Groundskeeper Responsibilities:
- Maintain landscaped places
- Mow lawns, pull and/or spray for weeds, clear away plant debris and leaves
- Trim hedges and trees
- Mulch
- Operate a variety of hand tools and lawn care equipment including chain saws, zero turn mower, front end loader with backhoe, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, pressure washer etc.
- Utilize fertilizers, pesticides, and other tools to for lawn maintenance and insect control
- Pick up fallen tree limbs
- Maintain mosquito and fly traps
- Maintain hiking trails
- Cut, split and stack firewood
- Feed and water and care for small flock of chickens/collect eggs when owners are away
- Load deer feeders
- Keep property free of trash and debris
- Maintaining pool and pool area (mainly for sweeping and skimming debris)
- Occasional pressure washing and outdoor cleaning.
- Equipment Maintenance – Must be able to change lawnmower blades, chain saw blades, change and check fluids and filters for equipment.
- Snow removal if owners are away.
Requirements:
- Experience with Lawn Maintenance and listed equipment.
- Ability to provide basic maintenance for listed equipment.
- Physical ability to perform manual outside labor.
- Valid driver’s license and own transportation
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- The only available work days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, would this be a problem for you?
Experience:
- Lawn care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Deal Island, MD 21821 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Deal Island, MD 21821: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person