GROUNDS WORKER III - CONCRETE (COCKEYSVILLE)
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Position Type:

SUPPORT - FACILITIES POSITIONS/GROUNDS WORKER III - CONCRETE (J4320)

Date Posted:

10/21/2024

Location:

COCKEYSVILLE GRD FAC (089301)

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLASS TITLE: Grounds Worker III -Concrete (Cockeysville)

TITLE CODE: J4320

REPORTS TO: Foreman, Grounds Concrete

SCHEDULE: Full Time; Monday - Friday

DEFINITION: Performs a wide variety of duties relative to the construction, installation, and repair, of concrete structures and paving and repair of masonrystructures. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Directs and instructs concrete personnel in the proper use and care of assigned trucks, tools and equipment as needed. Assures quality of work agrees with established standards. Assures compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Sets up and operates a variety of automotive and construction equipment, tools and construction materials.

Excavates; breaks out and removes existing concrete; hauls material and debris; grades; prepares sub-grade and base for concrete; sets forms and reinforces steel; places and finishes concrete; sets posts, goals, and play equipment in concrete footings, constructs and maintenance barriers.

Mixes concrete and/or mortar and repairs masonry structures.

Operates equipment such as tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, paving breakers, etc.

Performs duties related to fencing footer installation, mow table, player benches/pads and grounds maintenance and construction work.

Participates in snow removal and other emergency events including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Estimates time and materials required for projects. Orders and plans for the delivery of materials. Keeps records and prepares reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

May assist other departments within Baltimore County Public Schools such as Maintenance and Operations, Transportation, Warehouse, Food Warehouse, etc.

Lifts, carries, and moves furniture and equipment. Sets up school grounds and facilities for special events. May be required to assist in other grounds areas and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years' experience in construction and excavation. One year experience in concrete work.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid commercial, class A Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required within the probationary period. (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 at time of hire.

Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Note: Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.

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.

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. Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class entails considerable physical effort at frequent intervals and 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 for extended periods of time.

Requires periods of close concentration while operating dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, chainsaws, paving breakers, concrete saws, chippers, line striping machines, snow removal equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency. Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. They may be required to work weekends and holidays in order to get schools/offices open for the next business day.

Requires independent travel to worksites throughout Baltimore County, including inclement weather days or other emergency situations when schools and/or offices are closed, including 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 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.

This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

GRADE: Grade 05 on the AFSCME payscale

SALARY: Hourly rates range from $18.79 - $28.33.

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System

OTHER COMPENSATION:

This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at

FLSA: Non-Exempt

This position is eligible for overtime and/or compensatory time under FLSA.

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 sick, paid holidays, 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 and retirement orientation upon hire.

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

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). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.

* 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. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.

* 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 (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. 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.

* All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.

* Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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-###-####). 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-###-####).

Contact Information

TiErra Johnson, HR Analyst

6901 Charles Street, E Building

Towson, Maryland 21204

Phone: 443-###-####

Fax: 410-###-####