Groundsperson (6:00am-2:30pm)

About the Role

Performs manual and semi-skilled work independently and assists Lead Groundsperson in the repair and general maintenance of grounds, athletic grounds, and equipment at school facilities to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

Schedule

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Peak season
• Shift work
• Summer hours
• Weekends

Responsibilities

• Clears grounds and fence lines by felling trees and removing debris and poisonous plants.
• Assists in dragging, spreading, preparing and leveling playing surfaces and fertilizing, aerating, seeding of athletic fields.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on artificial turf.
• Prepares athletic grounds for games, meets and athletic contests.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of concrete and asphalt walkways and roadways.
• Erects, repairs, and maintains chain link fences.
• Assists in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of playground equipment.
• Operates mowers, tractors, grounds care equipment; operates truck with trailer.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

One (1) year construction, landscape or related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to be trained and retain knowledge of landscaping and care of plants, transplanting, pruning trees, shrubbery and flowers, asphalt, brick, and cement repairs to walkways, driveways, and storm drains.
• Strong customer service skills in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Provides basic hand tools.
• Satisfactory score on any tests required.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Hold or be eligible for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A issued by Maryland or State of Residence Department of Transportation (DOT) preferred; or hold or be eligible for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) preferred.
• Proof of a good driving record required.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Board Vehicle.

Career Ladder Requirements

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer

• Two (2) additional years of successful experience in construction, landscape, or grounds maintenance required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grounds maintenance methods and procedures required.

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade

• Two (2) years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level.
• Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Achievement of Professional Certification, License or evidence of course completion in pursuit of such certification or license, if applicable.
• Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses, approved in advance by the supervisor.
• Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required.
• Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description, performance evaluations and/or the supervisor's documented recommendation are required.
• Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code, including wearing AACPS ID badge.
• Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Performance Ratings.
• Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grounds maintenance methods and procedures required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3