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Grounds Cleaner Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Laukoa

Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

This position performs routine grounds maintenance, landscaping, and exterior upkeep duties to help maintain safe, clean, and professional Government facilities. The selected candidate will support ...

LAUKOA

Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

This position performs routine grounds maintenance, landscaping, and exterior upkeep duties to help maintain safe, clean, and professional Government facilities. The selected candidate will support ...

LifeBridge Health, Inc.

Grounds Mechanic

Randallstown, MD · On-site

$18.19 - $27.29/hr

Clean and maintain exterior lots and campus grounds for trash and debris. * Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn care equipment, tools and grounds related equipment. Requirements:

LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEM

Grounds Mechanic

Randallstown, MD · On-site

$18.19 - $27.29/hr

Clean and maintain exterior lots and campus grounds for trash and debris. * Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn care equipment, tools and grounds related equipment. Requirements:

BrightView

Tree Grounds Person (Laurel)

Laurel, MD · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

The Grounds Person Tree Care assists in the trimming and removal of trees, clearing, chipping and ... G-2 is responsible for keeping jobsite clean and organized. A G-2 can assist the climber or crew ...

Melwood

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABORER (DA)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$18.08/hr

Grounds Maintenance Laborer This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Documented ... and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing ...

Melwood

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABORER (DA)

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$18.08/hr

Grounds Maintenance Laborer This position is set aside for a person with a disability. Documented ... and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing ...

Melwood

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABORER (DA)

Woodlawn, MD · On-site

$18.08/hr

Description Grounds Maintenance Laborer This position is set aside for a person with a disability ... and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for grounds cleaner in Silver Spring, MD is $15.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.89 and $16.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Grounds Cleaner vs Landscape Technician?

AspectGrounds CleanerLandscape Technician
CertificationsNone typically requiredMay require certifications in horticulture or landscaping
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on-site grounds maintenanceOutdoor, landscape design and installation
Job DutiesCleaning and basic grounds upkeepDesign, install, and maintain landscapes
Employer UsageProperty management, parks, schoolsLandscaping companies, nurseries, parks

Grounds Cleaners focus on basic grounds maintenance like trash removal and lawn care, while Landscape Technicians handle more complex landscaping projects, including planting and design. Both roles work outdoors and may require similar certifications, but their responsibilities and skill levels differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Grounds Cleaner job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,825 per year, or $15.3 per hour.

Grounds Supervisor

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Baltimore City Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$57K - $61K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Salary: $57,000.00 - $61,355.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus (Liberty Heights)
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202500178
Department: Grounds
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: EX
About Baltimore City Community College
Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College's campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.
* Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.
Description/Job Summary
Under general direction of the Director of Facilities and Planning, the position will manage all functions that pertain to maintenance of grounds and key/lock control. The position will establish and maintain work schedules for employee and preventive maintenance procedures for machinery.
Responsibilities/Duties
  • Maintains complete upkeep of all grounds, including parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks by collecting trash on the grounds and in parking lots, emptying trash containers; removing leaves and debris from all steps and sidewalks.
  • Establish and maintain flowerbeds, shrubbery and trees; including soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, thinning, mulching, feeding, watering, pruning, raking leaves and weeding as needed. Tree planting and removal as needed.
  • Maintenance of snow removal equipment, including attaching plow blades, salt spreaders, hoppers, and etc. on appropriate Grounds vehicles. Operate snow removal equipment to keep campus roadways, walkways, common areas and steps clear of ice and snow. Clean and repair snow removal equipment and vehicles as needed.
  • Maintain all fire hydrants, manholes, storm drains and storm-water management ponds; ensure safe and efficient operation in accordance will all applicable governmental codes.
  • Maintain inventory of appropriate campus signs. Install, repair and/or remove signage as requested.
  • Keeps abreast of new and improved processes for grounds maintenance and implements approved procedures;
  • Maintains/requisitions any equipment that is necessary for the operation of grounds and related purposes;
  • Sets up preventative maintenance schedule for all grounds mechanical equipment;
  • Ensures an orderly system of making keys, maintains inventory and related records, keeping in conjunction with Public Safety;
  • Attends all meetings of VP of Administration and Finance and the Director of Facilities and Planning;
  • Oversees outside vendor contractors;
  • Coordinates with Payroll, Academic Affairs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Auxiliary Services, and other internal and external constituents;
  • Responds to incidents of vandalism and reports;
  • Supervises all classified and unclassified grounds personnel to include work release or student help;
  • Reviews work orders; determines work priority and makes appropriate personnel assignments; makes recommendations regarding work that falls outside the scope of the area and suggests alternatives for timely and appropriate completion;
  • May assist in budget projections, budget preparation, and departmental planning for area of responsibility;
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5 years' experience working in grounds or related field.
  • Need to be able to use personal computer, calculator, office Phone, copier, Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, Edgers, Blowers, Gardening Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Snowplow, Bobcat, Toolcat Toro Tractor, John Deere Tractor and Salt Spreaders.
  • 2yrs of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • AA Degree in a related field
  • 7 years' experience working in grounds or a related field.
  • Need to be able to use personal computer, calculator, office Phone, copier, Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, Edgers, Blowers, Gardening Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Snowplow, Bobcat, Toolcat Toro Tractor, John Deere Tractor and Salt Spreaders.
  • 5 yrs. of supervisory experience

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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BCCC is the only community college in Baltimore City, one of 16 community colleges in Maryland, and both a higher education institution and a State of Maryland agency.
As a state agency, the College is able to offer full-time, permanent PIN employees a host of benefits including a competitive salary and tuition remission. New College PIN employees will be invited to discuss benefit options with a personnel officers.
Benefits extended to all full-time PIN employees are as follows.
(Click on medical and retirement plans for more detailed information)
  • : (PPO, EPO, and/or HMO medical plans), vision and dental plans (PPO or DHMO)
  • : include the State Employees' Pension, Teachers Pension Systems, Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) and the Law Enforcement Officer Pension System.
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans - 401(k), 403(b) and 457
  • Leave: 22 days of Annual Leave, 15 days of Sick Leave, 3 Personal Leave days, Leave Bank membership opportunities, 9 Holidays and a Winter Holiday break (5 days) observed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
  • Tuition Remission to institutions within the University System of Maryland (USM)
  • Professional Development opportunities

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