Grounds Worker III, Nottingham

Job Description

Leads, coordinates, and participates in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities. Operates trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Leads, coordinates, and participates in the work of a grounds crew. Leads crew members in assigned duties. Ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Coordinates work with grounds foreperson and other crews. Instructs crew members in the use and care of materials and equipment. Resolves issues as they occur in the field. Confers with the supervisor regarding unusual problems or situations.
• Estimates time and materials required for projects. Orders and plans for the delivery of materials. Keeps records of crew activities. Prepares reports. In the absence of the foreperson, the Groundworker III may be required to track labor hours, material, etc. and enter data utilizing the work order system.
• Leads and participates in the preparation of athletic fields for sporting events. Leads and participates in the maintenance of ball diamond fields. Leads and participates in grounds repair and landscaping activities. Prunes trees and shrubbery.
• Inspects tot lots and play areas. Ensures that areas are free of debris and that play equipment is in order.
• Cuts grass using commercial front cut mowers, push mowers, and other equipment. Maintains grounds using a variety of power and hand tools such as blowers, gas powered edgers, hedge trimmers, weed trimmers, tillers, shovels, rakes, and brooms.
• Operates front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and backhoes with implements. Operates pickup trucks, dump trucks, and rollbacks to pick up and deliver supplies and materials. Tows equipment to job sites.
• Lifts, carries, and moves furniture and equipment. Sets up school grounds and facilities for special events. Paints signposts, railings, and fences.
• Participates in the snow removal program. Shovels and removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds. Operates a snowplow.
• May assist other departments within Baltimore County Public Schools such as Maintenance and Operations, Transportation, Warehouse, Food Warehouse, etc.
• Lifts, carries, and moves furniture and equipment. Sets up school grounds and facilities for special events. May be required to assist in other grounds areas and perform other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Two years of grounds/landscaping experience (Additional experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required education.)

• Possession of a valid commercial, class A Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required and must be maintained throughout employment. (The class A license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)
• Possession of a valid Federal Motor Carrier Medical Certification (DOT Physical Card) is required and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
• A Maryland registered technician certificate for pesticide applications must be obtained within one year.
• Required licenses must be maintained throughout employment in this position or any other positions that require them.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance and repair. Knowledge of the care and maintenance of athletic fields. Knowledge of the operation and care of tools and equipment used in grounds operations. Knowledge of the care and planting of grass, shrubs, trees, and plants. Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles.
• Skill in performing manual, semi‑skilled, and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities. Skill in cutting grass using commercial front cut mowers, push mowers, and other equipment. Skill in operating front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and backhoes with implements. Skill in the operation of commercial vehicles.
• Ability to lead others.…