2025-2026 Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker

Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker

Facilities Department

2025-2026

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker position that is available in the division.

Primary Responsibilities:

Montgomery County Public Schools is now accepting applications for a Building and Grounds - Grounds Worker position that is available in the division.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grounds Worker personnel are required to perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of all MCPS property within the county to maintain a condition of operating excellence. Principal duties include but are not limited to snow removal, mowing, operating weed eaters, mulching, hand weeding and trimming of shrubs and trees along with removal of debris from grounds and structures. They also need the ability to work independently or as part of a team to maintain grounds and as necessary aid other personnel in the maintenance and repair, both interior and exterior, in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry and HVAC equipment as and when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License, obtaining a class “A” Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
• Experience with mowing equipment including zero turn mowers, weed eaters, and farm type tractors
• Obtain a Fertilizer and Commercial Herbicides/ Pesticides Applicators License within 4 months of hire
• Possess a working knowledge of mechanical tools needed to perform daily service of grounds equipment
• Physical strength and endurance to perform repetitive manual tasks that include lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to work well with others
• Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Virginia Class “A” Operators License
• Commercial Herbicides/Pesticides Applicators License
• Experience with tractors having 12 foot or larger grooming mowing attachments

Salary: $36,831.87 - $58,942.70 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100