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

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Pasadena, MD

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual and semi-skilled grounds work independently and assists the Lead Groundsperson with repair and general maintenance of grounds, athletic grounds, and equipment at school facilities to help ensure a safe environment for students and staff. The role includes preparing and maintaining athletic fields and facilities, operating grounds-care equipment and vehicles, and assisting with snow removal. The position is based primarily outdoors and requires daily travel between schools within the county to complete assignments. The listed schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with eight hours worked per day and 260 days worked per year. Additional schedules or hours may be required based on assignment and operational needs, including evenings or nights, holidays, weekends, overtime, on-call work, emergencies, inclement weather, and peak-season or summer hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
One year of construction, landscape, or related experience preferred.
Ability to learn and retain knowledge of landscaping and plant care, transplanting, pruning trees, shrubbery and flowers, and asphalt, brick, and cement repairs to walkways, driveways, and storm drains.
Strong customer service skills in a team environment.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to use business technology tools, including email, the AACPS intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Must provide basic hand tools.
Satisfactory score on any required tests.
Upon hire, must hold a Class C non-commercial driver's license issued by Maryland or the employee's state of legal residence.
Must provide proof of a good driving record.
Must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment required as a condition of employment.
Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business within the scope of the position.
Higher-grade qualification as a new hire or transfer requires two additional years of successful construction, landscape, or grounds-maintenance experience; a Class A CDL; and demonstrated knowledge of grounds-maintenance methods and procedures.
Advancement from a lower grade requires two years of continuous successful experience in the lower-grade position and mastery of its responsibilities and duties.
Advancement also requires applicable professional certification, license, or evidence of coursework toward it; recommended additional training or approved professional development; at least one successful professional development activity within the last two years; completion of required job-specific professional development; achievement of supervisor-established goals; an effective and orderly work environment; consistent compliance with general office procedures, discretion, excellent customer service, regular and punctual attendance, and dress code requirements; above-satisfactory performance ratings for the two most recent consecutive years; and a supervisor's letter of recommendation.
Additional advancement requirements include a Class A CDL and demonstrated knowledge of grounds-maintenance methods and procedures.
Must be able to meet the described physical demands and working conditions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable, and use required safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Hold or be eligible for a Class A Commercial Driver's License issued by Maryland or the employee's state of residence.
Hold or be eligible for a Maryland Class A Commercial Driver's License issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.
One year of construction, landscape, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clear grounds and fence lines by felling trees and removing debris and poisonous plants.
Assist with dragging, spreading, preparing, and leveling playing surfaces, and with fertilizing, aerating, and seeding athletic fields.
Perform maintenance and repairs on artificial turf.
Prepare athletic grounds for games, meets, and athletic contests.
Assist with repair and maintenance of concrete and asphalt walkways and roadways.
Erect, repair, and maintain chain-link fences.
Assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of playground equipment.
Operate mowers, tractors, and grounds-care equipment, and operate a truck with trailer.
Participate in snow removal.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same or a lower classification.
Use safety devices and protective equipment and follow safe practices when operating equipment and supplies.
Correct or report hazardous conditions on AACPS buildings or grounds.
Travel between schools within the county to complete work assignments.