What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker position at Baltimore City Public Schools?
Support Staff - Position - Grounds
Job Number 8600041505
Start Date
Open Date 08/25/2025
Closing Date 09/30/2025
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.
Essential Functions
Minimum Salary 18.95
Desired Qualifications
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following
Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.
This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.
This position is affiliated with the City Retirment Plan.
In accordance 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 ($18.95 - $21.38).
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Job Number 8600041505
Start Date
Open Date 08/25/2025
Closing Date 09/30/2025
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.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the repair, and general maintenance of grounds and
- Assists in the maintenance and repair of playground
- Performs maintenance and repairs on natural grass and artificial turf
- Prepares athletic grounds for games, meets and athletic
- Drags, spreads, prepares and levels playing surfaces. Fertilizes, aerates, limes, seeds, and waters
- Clears areas and swales by felling trees and removing debris and removing poisonous
- Erects, repairs, and maintains chain, link, and wood
- Operates equipment such as air hammers, compactors, mulchers, motorized lifts, mowers, tractors, and other grounds care equipment/operates truck with
- Participates in snow
- Assists in loading, unloading, and delivering materials, machinery and
- Digs and backfills holes and
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board polices and the professional standards.
Minimum Salary 18.95
Desired Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- One (1) year of construction, landscape or related experience
- One (1) year experience of performing laboring
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following
- Completed online application
- Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
- Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
- Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
- All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
- All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.
This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.
This position is affiliated with the City Retirment Plan.
In accordance 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 ($18.95 - $21.38).
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