GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABORER (DA)
Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.Maryland, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
49200 - 49200 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment and empowerment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Through comprehensive horticultural training programs, the center equips participants with the skills needed to thrive in the horticulture and landscaping industries. Serving more than 2,400 people across the greater Washington, D.C. region, Melwood combines hands‑on work with inclusive workplace practices to foster independence and community integration. Its distinctive blend of specialized horticultural instruction, adaptive employment models, and a strong local partnership network positions Melwood as a leader in disability employment and horticultural education.
Job Description
This position is a Grounds Maintenance Laborer responsible for maintaining attractive grounds, protecting against erosion, and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner. The position requires experience in landscape maintenance work, including mowing with a push mower and weeding. The hourly wage is $24.60, and the position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and employer-paid contribution to health care coverage.
Requirements
- Experience in landscape maintenance work, including mowing with a push mower and weeding
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to provide own transportation to work site
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employer-paid contribution to health care coverage