Grounds Foreman, North Point Concrete

BCPS•Dundalk, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a crew chief by leading, coordinating, overseeing, and participating in grounds operations and activities in a designated area. This role involves directing and instructing crew members, establishing work priorities, and ensuring projects are completed in a timely and standard-compliant manner. The Foreman will also be responsible for the maintenance, construction, and repair of concrete items, ordering materials, maintaining records, and preparing reports. Additionally, the position requires operating heavy equipment, identifying and treating turf and ornamental problems, directing snow removal, and potentially assisting with public snow and ice removal. The role is designated as Essential Personnel, requiring work during adverse weather or emergencies, potentially outside normal hours with little notice.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
Four years of experience in grounds maintenance and construction work, which included experience in concrete construction involving steps, curb, and gutter, and flat work.
Possession of a valid commercial, class A Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.
Possession of a valid Federal Motor Carrier Medical Certification (DOT Physical Card) is required.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance, construction, and repair.
Knowledge of concrete construction involving steps, curb, and gutter, and flat work.
Knowledge of the operation and care of tools and equipment used in grounds operations.
Knowledge of the care and planting of grass, shrubs, trees, and plants.
Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles.
Skill in performing manual, semi-skilled, and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities.
Skill in cutting grass using commercial front cut mowers, push mowers, and other equipment.
Skill in operating front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and backhoes with implements.
Skill in the operation of commercial vehicles.
Ability to lead, coordinate, and oversee the work of a grounds crew.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to use PC based programs including ELKE, Word and Excel.
Must be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment.
Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

Leads, coordinates, and oversees the work of a grounds crew.
Schedules and assigns staff as needed to perform work.
Directs and instructs assigned crew members.
Establishes work priorities.
Recommends disciplinary actions.
Ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Interprets prints, drawings, layouts and/or directs the layout of athletic areas.
Estimates time, materials, and labor required for jobs.
Orders materials and arranges for their delivery.
Maintains records of payroll, equipment maintenance, equipment repair, and grounds work performed.
Prepares reports.
Oversees the maintenance, construction, and repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other concrete items.
Determines equipment necessary to accomplish the desired tasks and recommends acquisitions.
Inspects finished work, assuring quality standards have been adhered to and that work has been performed expeditiously.
Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Participates in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities.
Operates trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment.
Identifies turf and ornamental problems, applies pesticides, and cooperates with appropriate personnel to implement environmental protection activities.
Maintains current certification in pesticide application.
Directs snow removal activities as required.
Shovels and removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds.
Operates a snowplow.
May be required to assist Baltimore County Highways with snow and ice removal on public and residential streets.
Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity.