Groundskeeper

Parity Homes - Baltimore, MD (On-Site)

Compensation: $15-$20 per hour

Join Us in Rebuilding Communities

Parity Homes is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to help care for outdoor spaces throughout the Harlem Park community. This hands-on role is essential to keeping common areas clean, safe, and welcoming. If you enjoy physical work, take pride in neat spaces, and want your efforts to directly support community wellbeing, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Parity innovatively restores long-abandoned West Baltimore rowhomes by leveraging the social capital of residents and community networks. We create pathways to affordable homeownership through block-by-block revitalization models rooted in development without displacement. Our work ensures that those historically excluded from wealth-building can help lead and benefit from neighborhood reinvestment.

We are more than a homebuilder -- we are reimagining how Black neighborhoods are valued. With collaboration, warmth, and craftsmanship at our core, we are a small, mission-driven team committed to equity and community power. Learn more in our TED Talk "How to Revitalize a Neighborhood Without Gentrification" or visit www.parityhomes.com.

Role Overview

As a Groundskeeper, you will maintain community green spaces by mowing, raking, weeding, clearing walkways, caring for plants and trees, and ensuring outdoor areas remain safe and inviting. You will work closely with the Foreman, Climate Corps Fellow, residents, and volunteers to support community stewardship and enhance the neighborhood's appearance and health.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, landscaping, and green spaces through mowing, trimming, raking, and seasonal upkeep.
• Pick up litter and debris to ensure clean, safe public areas.
• Care for plants, flowers, and trees, including watering, pruning, soil care, and monitoring plant health.
• Apply pesticides and herbicides safely and responsibly.
• Repair and maintain irrigation systems.
• Operate, transport, clean, and maintain tools and equipment.
• Support community cleanup days, including occasional weekend work.
• Collaborate with residents and volunteers to promote pride and connection in shared outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical outdoor labor in all weather conditions.
• Prior landscaping, gardening, or maintenance experience required.
• Familiarity with yard equipment and basic repair.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of plant and tree care; willingness to learn advanced horticulture practices.
• Reliable transportation to move equipment between sites.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming community spaces.

Salary & Benefits

• Hourly rate of $15-$20 based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A chance to support mission-driven work revitalizing historically disinvested neighborhoods.