Foreman, Grounds - Operations, Kenwood Crew

Baltimore County Public Schools

  • Kenwood, CA
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
DEFINITION: Serves as a crew chief by leading, coordinating, overseeing, and participating in grounds maintenance operations and activities in a designated area. Performs other duties as assigned.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Leads, coordinates, and oversees the work of a grounds crew. Schedules and assigns staff as needed to perform work. Directs and instructs assigned crew members. Establishes work priorities. Recommends disciplinary actions.Participates in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities. Operates trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment.Identifies turf and ornamental problems, applies pesticides, and cooperates with appropriate personnel to implement environmental protection activities. Maintains current registration in pesticide application.Ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established procedures and standards. Interprets prints, drawings, layouts and/or directs the layout of athletic areas. Estimates time, materials, and labor required for jobs.Orders materials and arranges for their delivery. Maintains records of payroll, equipment maintenance, equipment repair, and grounds work performed. Prepares reports.Determines equipment necessary to accomplish the desired tasks and recommends acquisitions. Inspects finished work, assuring quality standards have been adhered to and that work has been performed expeditiously. Ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.Directs snow removal activities as required. Shovels and removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds. Operates a snowplow.May be required to assist Baltimore County Highways with snow and ice removal on public and residential streetsPerforms other duties of similar scope and complexity.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training and Experience:
Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus four years of experience in grounds maintenance and construction work.Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid commercial, class A Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required. (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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance, construction, and repair. Knowledge of construction involving parking lots, steps, curbs, gutters, and flat work. 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, coordinate, and oversee the work of a grounds crew. Ability to maintain records. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to use PC based programs including MicroMain, Word, and Excel.PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor. 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.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Persons appointed to this class are designated as essential personnel and as such are required to work during emergency events, subject to call to duty, and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.Requires independent travel to worksites throughout Baltimore County, including inclement weather days or other emergency situations when schools and/or offices are closed, weekends and holidays.Persons appointed to this class are required to maintain a valid commercial class A Maryland driver’s license (or appropriate equivalent). (The class A license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.) Employees who do not maintain the required permit and license will be terminated.Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.FLSA: Non-exemptEligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.SALARY: Grade 07 on the AFSCME Pay Scale ($21.77 to $29.82 per hour)NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
  • Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools.
  • 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, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
  • Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.00.
  • An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
  • Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

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