Grounds Crew Member - Center for Education Services

Washington County public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools in Maryland is seeking a Grounds Crew Member for the Center for Education Services. This full‑time, year‑round position maintains exterior surfaces, landscaping, turf, athletic facilities, drainage, and snow removal, reporting to the Facilities Operations Manager.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and experience with tractors and large mowers. MD CDL license is preferred. 8 hours/day, 12‑month year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating tractors, large mowers, and snow plow equipment.
• Valid driver's license without court restrictions.
• Ability to work extended days including evenings and weekends as needed (snow plowing).
• Ability to work in all weather conditions with PPE.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exterior grounds, landscaping, turf, and athletic complexes.
• Perform duties such as mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, planting, snow removal, and debris cleanup.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Operate plow truck and salt spreading equipment during snow events.
• Transport materials and equipment to school locations using pickups and trailers.
• Serve as custodian as needed; follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Follow instructions

Tech tools usage

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Maryland Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

Tractor operation

Large mower operation

Snow plow equipment

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Washington County Public Schools

Grounds Crew Member - Center for Education Services JobID: 15229

• Position Type: Maintenance and Operations/ Grounds Crew Member
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

Grounds Crew Member

Center for Education Services

Grade 5 of the ESP Salary Scale($18.19 - $32.90)

8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year

Reports to Facilities Operations Manager

Employee Benefits Summary

Role Overview

This role will provide the upkeep and improvement of building exterior surfaces, landscaping, turf grass, athletic complexes, surface water controls, hard surfaces used for vehicular/foot traffic, and snow removal.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or a combination of training, experience and education.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to use technologies for emailing, texting, and data entry.
• Experience in the operation of tractors, large mowers, and tractor/automotive type snow plow equipment.
• Ability to work extended workdays, including evenings and weekends, as necessary (i.e.in times of snow plowing).
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, wearing the required personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess a valid driver's license, without court ordered restrictions.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds a Maryland Class A CDL license.
• Previous experience in ground maintenance work.
• Previous experience in commercial cleaning.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with maintaining a safe and clean environment for all stakeholders.
• Perform duties associated with exterior grounds maintenance, not limited to mowing, edging, trimming, mulching, planting, snow removal and debris cleanup.
• Perform duties using hand tools and power equipment.
• Ability to operate a plow truck and salt spreading equipment during snow events.
• Transport materials and equipment to various school locations using pickup trucks and trailers.
• Serve as a custodian as needed.
• Work shifts may change to meet the needs of the school system.
• Follow established emergency procedures at assigned locations.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent 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.

• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to operate powered equipment.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.

Note: Only currently contracted WCPS teachers may apply for internal teaching vacancies. Any applicant who is not a currently contracted teacher with WCPS must apply for teaching positions as an external applicant for external vacancies.

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