Grounds Crew Worker

the frederick county public school (fcps) district's mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. Fcps serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. Fcps provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness are paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for "every child, every day".

• 12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
• daily work hours: tbd
• 2 positions available

for more information about employee benefits please go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

• support salary scale grade s04: $18.88 per hour; starting

under the fair labor and standards act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the frederick county public school system. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

the grounds crew worker must maintain lawns, play areas, shrubbery, and garden areas at building sites. This includes mowing, pruning, planting, tiling, mulching, removing materials, fertilizing, and spraying. In addition, this employee is responsible for snow removal at assigned sites.

• seeding, fertilization, aeration, rolling, mowing, lime application, trimming of natural turf fields. Chemical applications to turf.
• sod removal/replacement. Inspection/repair or replacement of athletic field assets (shot put, high jump, jump pits, baseball mounds, batter boxes, discus, tennis courts). Care and maintenance of artificial turf (grooming, sweeping, etc.).
• inspection and repairs to artificial turf, inspection and repair to artificial turf infill.
• debris removal of natural and artificial turf. Irrigation start up, winterization, adjustment and repairs to irrigation components. Maintains tracks including repairs.

• preventative maintenance inspections.
• maintenance repairs & replacements of playground equipment (pm's).
• playground surface enhancements/repairs.
• hard surface playground repairs (repairs to asphalt & basketball hoops & backboards).
• overall upkeep of playground systems.

• inspection of storm water management areas. Mechanical & chemical removal of invasive vegetation (mowing, cutting, spraying, etc.).
• reconstruction of inflow and outflow areas of storm water. Debris removal, trash removal.
• maintenance of filterra systems.
• repair/replacement of some storm water management assets (clean out tubes, pvc pipe, rip rap stone, brick risers, grate replacement).

• sign replacements & repairs. Asphalt repairs.
• minor concrete repairs. Maintains paved surfaces.
• tree trimming, replacement and removal of trees. Removal of stumps.
• fence & gate repairs/adjustments.
• deliveries of landscaping materials (including fuel).
• snow removal. General landscaping tasks, shearing, shrub/plant removal, trimming, storm cleanup.

• labor entries, material entries, cost capturing/tracking credit card receipts.
• leave entry.

the above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• high school diploma or ged equivalent

• valid driver's license, maintained in compliance with fcps regulation.
• maryland state herbicide and pesticide control registered technician qualification (or able to obtain during the probationary period).
• forklift operator certified (or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire).
• traffic flagger certification (or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire).
• completion of mobile platform safety course (or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire).

• 2-3 years experience in the grounds maintenance field.
• familiarity with the fcps policies, goals and programs.

• professional maryland fertilizer applicator license.
• maryland pesticide applicator license, class 3a & 3c (ornamental and turf).

• demonstrates familiarity with fcps policies, goals and programs and commitment to fcps's vision, mission and values.
• accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.
• comply with established control systems and rules.
• displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• open to change and new information and adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent,…