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Orchard Lawn & Landscape

Landscape Technician

Odenton, MD · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Perform various landscaping tasks, including weeding, edging, trimming, and pruning shrubs and trees. * Seasonal Clean-up : Assist with spring and fall clean-up activities, including leaf removal ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance Custodian

Leesburg, VA · On-site

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching, edging, and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers, and line trimmers. * Establish plant ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance Custodian

Leesburg, VA

$14.75/hr

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching, edging, and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers, and line trimmers. * Establish plant ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance

Lorton, VA

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. * Establish plant beds ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance

Lorton, VA

$16.50/hr

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. * Establish plant beds ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance

Fairfax Station, VA

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. * Establish plant beds ...

NOVA Parks

Trap Attendant

Centreville, VA

Assists with appearance of the Shooting Center by maintaining work area by cleaning, providing general care of equipment and grounds, emptying trash receptacles, picking up ground trash, weeding ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance

Vienna, VA

$16.50/hr

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. * Establish plant beds ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance

Vienna, VA · On-site

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. * Establish plant beds ...

NOVA Parks

Trap Attendant

Centreville, VA

$14.75/hr

Assists with appearance of the Shooting Center by maintaining work area by cleaning, providing general care of equipment and grounds, emptying trash receptacles, picking up ground trash, weeding ...

NOVA Parks

Maintenance

Fairfax Station, VA

$16.50/hr

Perform various landscape maintenance to include weeding, mulching edging and raking. * Operate small engine equipment such as chain saws, backpack blowers and line trimmers. * Establish plant beds ...

BrightView

Landscaper (Jessup)

Jessup, MD · On-site

$16.50 - $19/hr

Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe * Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment * Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscape

BrightView Landscapes

Landscaper (Jessup)

Jessup, MD

$16.50 - $19/hr

Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe * Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment * Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscape

BrightView Landscapes

Landscaper (Jessup)

Jessup, MD

$16.50 - $19/hr

Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe * Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment * Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscape

BrightView

Landscaper (Glenn Dale)

Glenn Dale, MD · On-site

$17.50 - $19/hr

Perform weeding by hand or using a garden hoe or hula hoe * Perform basic, preventative maintenance to extend the life of equipment * Properly remove trash, dead plants, and suckers from landscape

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What is the difference between Weeding vs Gardening?

AspectWeedingGardening
Primary FocusRemoving unwanted plants (weeds)Planting, maintaining, and cultivating plants
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of weed identification, basic gardening toolsPlant care, pruning, soil management
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, often in parks, gardens, landscapesOutdoor or indoor gardens, landscapes, nurseries
Industry UsageCommon in landscaping, groundskeepingBroader, includes planting and landscape design

While both weeding and gardening involve outdoor plant care, weeding specifically focuses on removing unwanted plants to maintain garden health. Gardening encompasses a wider range of activities, including planting, pruning, and landscape design. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right job or service for your needs.

What is weeding?

Weeding refers to the process of removing unwanted plants, known as weeds, from gardens, fields, or landscaped areas. Weeds compete with desired plants for nutrients, water, sunlight, and space, which can hinder the growth of crops or ornamental plants. Effective weeding helps maintain healthy plant growth and can improve the yield and appearance of gardens or farms. Methods for weeding include hand-pulling, hoeing, or using herbicides, depending on the scale and type of plants being managed.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals responsible for weeding in landscaping or agricultural settings?

A key challenge in weeding roles is managing the physical demands of the job, as it often involves repetitive bending, kneeling, and working outdoors in various weather conditions. Weeding professionals must also be knowledgeable about distinguishing between desirable plants and weeds to avoid accidental damage. Additionally, working efficiently while maintaining accuracy is important, especially when managing large areas or tight schedules. Collaboration with other landscaping or agricultural team members is common, particularly when coordinating weed control strategies or integrating with broader planting and maintenance activities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weeder?

To thrive as a Weeder, you need good physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of plant identification, usually gained through on-the-job training rather than formal qualifications. Familiarity with hand tools, such as hoes and weeders, and sometimes small machinery or herbicides, is commonly required. Dependability, the ability to work independently, and strong time management help someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure that landscapes or crops are maintained efficiently and effectively, supporting healthy plant growth and productivity.

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Landscape Maintenance Crew Member

McHale & McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Upper Marlboro, MD • On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description

Job title:  Landscape Maintenance Crew Member 

Reports to: Production Manager

Status: Full-time, non-exempt 

Department: Maintenance 


Primary Purpose:

The Landscape Maintenance Crew Member for our Maintenance Division would be a member of a crew of other laborers supported by a foreman. They will be implementing the projects sold by the Maintenance Division Account Managers at our client's homes and business locations. This position is full-time and reports to the Upper Marlboro, MD corporate office daily (Mon-Fri), occasional Saturdays if needed.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Follows written and verbal instructions from the crew leader (foreman), production manager, account manager and clients.
  • Plants new flowers, trees, grass, and shrubs.
  • Maintains gardens and lawns, including mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, and weeding.
  • Waters plants and lawns and adds fertilizer as needed.
  • Installs outdoor lighting and sprinkler systems.
  • Removes snow, ice and leaves, as needed.
  • Builds and renovates stone pathways, patios and ledges.
  • Adheres to all safety precautions.
  • Assists in distribution, maintenance, storage, and use of equipment (to include trailers, tools, vehicles, etc.)

Working Conditions:

Physical demands require constantly moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to perform work. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials. Frequently required to stand and walk, lift and/or move up to 20 to over 50 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Constantly required to communicate with ability to talk and hear. Job will require constantly working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and exposure to elements. This can include heavy to moderate noise, extreme proximity to moving equipment or machinery, proximity to electrical energy, exposure to tools and machines used in construction industries.

Requirements

Requirements: 

At least one year of landscaping experience is preferred, but not required

Over 18 years of age.

Highly motivated, self-driven, and detailed oriented.

Must be professional in appearance and actions.

Punctual and dependable with a can-do attitude.

Ability to work effectively with individuals of differing backgrounds, knowledge and skill levels.

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