Groundsworker III - North Point Construction

Job Description

Performs wide variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks relative to grounds maintenance and construction. Operates equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance and construction. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Sets up and operates a variety of over the road and construction equipment and auxiliary gear. Cleans, adjusts and performs routine maintenance to a wide variety of combustion type equipment, vehicles and attachments. Utilizes a wide variety of construction related equipment and materials.
• Assures compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Excavates, breaks out and removes various types of structures; paving and materials for paving and utility work; sets posts, goals, play equipment, etc. in concrete footings, constructs and repairs storm drain structures and pipe; repairs masonry structures; mixes concrete and mortar; places new blacktop paving and repairs existing blacktop; constructs, installs, repairs and maintains play areas and equipment; repairs, maintains and seals tracks, courts; constructs and rebuilds ball diamonds; cuts and places sod; constructs and maintains barriers; fells and removes trees; operates construction equipment such as tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, rollers, paving breakers, chipper, etc.
• Performs duties related to concrete and fencing work.
• Directs and instructs grounds maintenance personnel in the proper use and care of assigned trucks, tools and equipment and in foreman's absence and as needed at other times. Assures quality and quantity of work agrees with established standards.
• Participate in snow removal program as directed.
• Estimates time and materials for projects. Orders and plans for the delivery of materials. Prepares reports and keeps records.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent. Two years grounds construction and maintenance experience. Experience in concrete work preferred.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid commercial class A Maryland driver's license (or appropriate equivalent) is required and must be maintained throughout employment in the position. (Class A license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)
• Groundsworker III (Turf Crew):Possession of a CDL Tanker Endorsement is required for this position within 90 days of assignment. A Maryland Department of Agriculture Certified Professional Fertilizer Applicator permit is required for this position and must be attained within six months of appointment.
• Persons appointed to this position may be required to maintain a Maryland registered technician certificate in pesticide application.
• Note:Other combinations of applicable education, training and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds construction. Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform the duties of the position.
• Skill in concrete work, fence work, blacktop paving, construction of ball diamonds, sod placement, and tree removal. Skill in the use of tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, rollers, paving breakers, chippers and related construction equipment.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations and comprehend simple layout sketches and operating instructions. Ability to use good judgment and the ability to comprehend and comply with standard operating procedures. Ability to instruct others in the use of tools and equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class entails considerable physical effort at frequent intervals. Work requires frequent walking, standing, crawling, climbing, kneeling, and lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy objects. Duties require travel to sites throughout the county and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Work is performed in an outside environment and includes exposure to adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Requires periods of close concentration while operating dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, chainsaws, paving breakers, concrete saws, mudjack machines, chippers, line striping machines, snow removal equipment, etc.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

May be required to work additional hours with little or no notice.

SALARY: Grade 05 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $18.98 to $28.61.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll .

OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding.Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Retirement

This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
  
  

Proof Of Licenses, Certifications And Education

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
  
  

Proof Of Degree Equivalency

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

TiErra Johnson, HR Analyst

Baltimore County Public Schools

tjohnson39@bcps.org