Grounds Worker II, Operations

Examples of Duties:

• Sets up and operates front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and backhoes with implements. Operates pickup trucks, dump trucks, and rollbacks to pickup and deliver supplies and materials. Tows equipment to job sites. Cleans, adjusts and performs routine maintenance on assigned mechanical equipment.
• Mows, trims and edges turf areas. Weeds, cultivates and mulches flower and shrubbery beds. Plants, transplants and prunes trees, shrubs and flowers. Grades, fertilizes, limes, aerates, seeds, overseeds, and waters.
• Prepares athletic fields for sporting events. Lines athletic fields. Assists in the maintenance of ball diamond fields. Adds dirt and levels fields. Checks and replaces home plates and pitching mounds. Removes grass and weeds from infield dirt. Applies drying compounds to fields. Sweeps, cleans and maintains courts. Assists in the installing and removing goal posts. Lifts, carries and moves furniture and equipment. Paints signposts, railings and fences.
• Removes trash and debris from grounds, courts, and related areas. Empties trash cans. Sweeps sidewalks, parking lots, and other areas. Repairs grounds. Fills sink holes. Removes stones and debris from grounds and fields.
• Clears wooded areas by felling trees and removing felled trees, broken branches, weeds and various rubbish. Removes weeds from flowerbeds and plantings. Rakes, collects, and hauls away leaves. Prunes trees and shrubbery.
• Participates in the snow removal program as required. Shovels and removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds. Operates a snowplow.

Other Duties:

• May assist other departments within Baltimore County Public Schools such as Construction Maintenance and Operations, Transportation, Warehouse, Food Warehouse, etc.
• Lifts, carries, and moves furniture and equipment. Sets up school grounds and facilities for special events. Paints sign posts, railings, and fences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Twelve (12) months related work experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid class C driver's license required.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a valid commercial class A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required within six months of hire. (The class A license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.).
• Possession of a valid Federal Motor Carrier Medical Certification (DOT Physical Card) is required at time of hire.
• Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of semi-skilled, skilled, and manual labor tasks. Basic knowledge of grounds operations. Basic knowledge of the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to obtain a class A type CDL driver's license. Ability to learn to perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor duties. Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to read simple written material. Ability to perform duties independently and to work as part of a team. Ability to complete assigned tasks by established deadlines. Ability to complete simple forms.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
 

• The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor. Work requires frequent walking, standing, crawling, climbing, kneeling, and lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy objects. Duties require travel to sites throughout the county and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Work is performed in an outside environment and includes exposure to adverse weather conditions. Requires periods of close concentration while operating trucks and lawn care and snow removal equipment.

Salary:  Pay rates range from $17.74 - $26.72 per hour. 

Grade: 04/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) pay scale. 

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

Other Compensation:  This position may also be eligible .for comp time as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.  Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Retirement: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.  All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
 
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.  
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. 
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. 
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information 

TiErra Johnson, Human Resources Analyst

Email: supportstaffhr@bcps.org

Phone:  443-809-7872