2025-2026 Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker

Montgomery County VA School District•Christiansburg, VA

About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker position that is available in the division. Primary Responsibilities: Montgomery County Public Schools is now accepting applications for a Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker position that is available in the division. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Grounds Worker personnel are required to perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of all MCPS property within the county to maintain a condition of operating excellence. Principal duties include but are not limited to snow removal, mowing, operating weed eaters, mulching, hand weeding and trimming of shrubs and trees along with removal of debris from grounds and structures. They also need the ability to work independently or as part of a team to maintain grounds and as necessary aid other personnel in the maintenance and repair, both interior and exterior, in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry and HVAC equipment as and when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Virginia Driver’s License, obtaining a class “A” Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
Experience with mowing equipment including zero turn mowers, weed eaters, and farm type tractors
Obtain a Fertilizer and Commercial Herbicides/ Pesticides Applicators License within 4 months of hire
Possess a working knowledge of mechanical tools needed to perform daily service of grounds equipment
Physical strength and endurance to perform repetitive manual tasks that include lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to follow written and oral directions
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to maintain a safe work environment
Ability to work well with others
Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual

Nice To Haves

Virginia Class “A” Operators License
Commercial Herbicides/Pesticides Applicators License
Experience with tractors having 12 foot or larger grooming mowing attachments

Responsibilities

snow removal
mowing
operating weed eaters
mulching
hand weeding
trimming of shrubs and trees
removal of debris from grounds and structures
maintain grounds
aid other personnel in the maintenance and repair, both interior and exterior, in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry and HVAC equipment as and when needed

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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