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

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Pasadena, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Groundsperson performs manual and semi-skilled grounds work and serves as a working leader for employees engaged in repairing and maintaining school grounds, athletic grounds, and equipment. The role helps ensure a safe environment for students and staff. The position performs grounds and athletic-field maintenance while directing, planning, and reviewing the work of other employees. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; additional hours or days may be required based on assignment and operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Five years of progressive experience in construction, landscape, or grounds maintenance, or five years of athletic grounds experience with knowledge of ASTM standards and CPSC guidelines; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also qualify.
Knowledge of grounds-maintenance methods and procedures and associated hand tools and equipment, such as mowers, tractors, and heavy equipment.
Ability to learn and read, interpret, and apply work orders, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and manufacturers’ manuals.
Ability to oversee others as a leader and make independent judgments and decisions within established parameters.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Ability to use business technology tools, including email, the AACPS Intranet, the electronic benefits enrollment tool, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Provide basic hand tools.
Upon hire, hold a Maryland Class A CDL or a Class A CDL issued by the Department of Transportation of Maryland or the employee’s state of residence.
Provide proof of a good driving record and retain active required licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
Driving is required for bona fide Board business within the scope of the position.
For higher-grade employment as a new hire or transfer, two additional years of progressive construction, landscape, or grounds-maintenance experience and successful completion of the required playground safety, artificial turf, and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms competencies are required.
For advancement from a lower grade, meet the stated experience, performance, training, professional-development, work-environment, attendance, and supervisor recommendation criteria, including two years of continuous successful experience in the lower-grade position and the required competency tests.

Nice To Haves

Five years of athletic grounds experience with knowledge of ASTM standards and CPSC guidelines.
Successful completion of the AACPS Artificial Turf inspection, maintenance, and repair competency test.
Successful completion of AACPS Mobile Elevating Work Platforms training for Grounds classifications: Type 1, Group B (crawler); Type 3, Group B (boom); and A92.2 (vehicle mounted).
Successful completion of the AACPS Playground Safety Competency test.

Responsibilities

Prepare athletic grounds for use and maintain and repair artificial turf.
Maintain irrigation systems and aerate, seed, fertilize, and lime grounds.
Assist with scheduling and assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing work, and inspecting completed work.
Inspect playground equipment for safety hazards and repair or modify equipment to meet ASTM standards and CPSC guidelines; maintain inventory and repair records.
Apply herbicides in accordance with applicable laws.
Maintain, issue, order, and audit supplies and tools.
Erect, repair, and maintain chain-link and wood fences.
Clear areas and swales by felling trees, removing debris, and removing poisonous plants.
Repair driveways, parking lots, storm drains, and walkways, including asphalt, brick, and concrete surfaces.
Participate in snow removal.
Train employees, direct their work, provide feedback to support the supervisor’s performance assessments, plan work, and instruct employees in specific techniques and technical methods.
Perform the same type of work as the employees the Lead Worker leads.
Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or a lower classification.
Use safety devices and protective equipment, follow safe operating practices, and correct or report hazardous conditions on AACPS buildings and grounds.