Grounds Worker

Performs manual and semi-skilled work in the development, repair, and general maintenance of grounds and athletic fields at school facilities. Work involves general grounds maintenance, such as concrete, asphalt, and fence repairs, athletic field and playground maintenance and repair, tree removal/pruning, and snow removal. Works various shifts, scheduled overtime and responds to emergencies outside of normal working hours and holidays as needed.

The position is considered essential personnel for emergency situations, including inclement weather conditions.

• Assists in the repair and general maintenance of grounds and equipment.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of playgrounds equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on natural grass and artificial turf.
• Prepares athletic grounds for games, meets, and athletic contests. Drags, spreads, prepares and levels playing surfaces. Fertilizes, aerates, limes, seeds and waters fields.
• Clears areas and swales by falling trees and removing debris and removing poisonous plants.
• Erects, repairs, and maintains chain link, and wood fences.
• Operates equipment such as air hammers, compactors, mulchers, and motorized lifts, mowers, tractors, and other grounds care equipment/operates truck with trailer.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Assists in loading, unloading, and delivering, machinery and equipment.
• Digs and backfills holes and trenches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 26.78

Minimum Salary 20.03

• High School Diploma or equivalent certificate.
• One (1) year of construction, landscape, or related experience preferred.
• One (1) year of experience of performing laboring tasks.

Full time or Part time Full time

Benefits ?-- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link:? http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

In accor
dance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($20.03 - $22.54)