Lead Groundsperson (6:00am-2:30pm)

Title Code:

Lead Groundsperson

JOB SUMMARY

Performs manual and semi-skilled work and serves as a working leader for grounds employees engaged in the repair and general maintenance of grounds, athletic grounds, and equipment at school facilities to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Peak season
• Shift work
• Summer hours
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares athletic grounds for use, performs maintenance and repairs on artificial turf, maintains irrigation systems, aerate, seed, fertilizer, and lime.
• Assists in scheduling and assigning work, determines priorities, reviews work, and inspects finished work.
• Performs playground equipment safety inspections by identifying hazards, repairing, and modifying equipment to meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines, and maintaining inventory and equipment repair records.
• Applies herbicides and ensures herbicide application is in accordance with applicable laws.
• Maintains, issues, orders, and audits supplies and tools.
• Erects, repairs, and maintains chain link and wood fences. Clears areas and swales by felling trees and removing debris and removing poisonous plants.
• Performs repair to driveways, parking lots, storm drains, and walkways including asphalt, brick, and concrete.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Five (5) years progressive experience in construction, landscape, or grounds maintenance required; or
• Five (5) years athletic grounds experience with knowledge of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance methods and procedures and of associated hand tools and equipment such as mowers, tractors, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to learn the content of and skill in reading, interpreting, and applying work orders, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, drawings and specifications, and manufacturers manuals.
• Ability to oversee the work of others as a leader and make independent judgments and decisions within established parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Provides basic hand tools.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Successful completion of Artificial Turf (inspection, maintenance and repair) Competency test issued by AACPS preferred; and
• Successful completion of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Training- specific classifications for Grounds are Type 1, Group B (crawler), Type 3, Group B (boom), and A92.2 (vehicle mounted) issued by AACPS preferred; and
• Successful completion of Playground Safety Competency test issued by AACPS preferred.
• Upon hire, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A (Maryland) issued by Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) required; or
• Upon hire, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A issued by Maryland or State of Residence Department of Transportation (DOT) required; and
• Proof of a good driving record required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle

CAREER LADDER REQUIREMENTS

Qualification Requirements for Employment in Higher Grade as a New Hire or Transfer requires:

• Two (2) additional years of progressive experience in construction, landscape, or grounds maintenance required.
• Successful completion of playground safety competency test required.
• Successful completion of Artificial turf (inspection, maintenance and repair) competency test required.
• Successful completion of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Training- specific classifications for Grounds are Type 1, Group B (crawler), Type 3, Group B (boom), and A92.2 (vehicle mounted) required.

Eligibility for Consideration for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Two (2) years continuous successful experience in the position at the Lower Grade level.
• Mastery of all responsibilities and duties of the position.
• Evidence of completion of additional training that may be recommended by supervisor and/or participation in approved professional development programs or courses, approved in advance by the supervisor. Successful completion of a minimum of one professional development within the last two years is required. Successful completion of job specific professional developments identified on the job description, performance evaluations and/or the supervisor's documented recommendation are required.
• Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the district and as established by the supervisor.
• Consistent maintenance of an effective and orderly work environment.
• Consistent compliance with general office procedures such as standards contained in the AACPS Employee Handbook; demonstration of discretion and excellent customer service; regular and punctual attendance; and building dress code, including wearing AACPS ID badge.
• Above Satisfactory overall job performance for the two most recent consecutive years of Performance Ratings.
• Letter of Recommendation written by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements for Advancement from Lower Grade to Higher Grade requires:

• Successful completion of playground safety competency test required.
• Successful completion of Artificial turf (inspection, maintenance and repair) competency test required.
• Successful completion of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Training- specific classifications for Grounds are Type 1, Group B (crawler), Type 3, Group B (boom), and A92.2 (vehicle mounted) required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Lead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Provides feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance.
• Plans the work.
• Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.
• Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Construction site: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Warehouse environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Shop environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: over 2/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor weather conditions: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): over 2/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: under 1/3 percent of the time up to 40 feet vertical ladder / scaffolding
• Communicable diseases: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Loud: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 80 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• 30% daily day travel within the county traveling from school to school for work assignments.

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 4/1/2024 Established Date: 1/1/1997 Title Code: E45386 Title: GROUNDSPERSON: LEAD Alternate Title: Lead Groundsperson Reports to Generic: Assistant Program Manager;Program Manager Reports to Specific: PROGRAM MANAGER ASSISTANT: GROUNDS; PROGRAM MANAGER: GROUNDS

ORGANIZATION

Division: Operations Business Unit: Facilities Department: Maintenance Negotiated Agreement: American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: III Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade:

AG11;AG12

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME)

Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 8 Job Family: Custodial and Plant Operations Sub-Function: General Maintenance

VR# 27040