Grounds Worker

McDonogh School; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonogh School, Incorporated is seeking a Grounds Person to maintain and enhance the campus grounds and athletic fields. You will operate grounds equipment and work in a team to complete improvement projects.

The role requires physical fitness and the ability to respond in emergencies. You will follow directions, collaborate with staff, and help ensure safe conditions for students, faculty and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Additional experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with School community and team members.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate grounds equipment for day-to-day maintenance.
• Work in a team environment to accomplish improvement projects.
• Install and maintain infrastructure as directed.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair of grounds equipment.
• Apply seed, fertilizer and plant protectants to turf as directed.
• Assist with snow and ice removal for safe passage on campus.
• Coordinate with contractors when necessary to achieve goals.
• Participate in emergency management activities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Job description

Grounds Persons are essential personnel, they will work under the direction of the Director of Grounds to carry out all duties required to maintain and enhance the grounds and athletic fields of the campus.Essential FunctionsUtilize grounds equipment to carry out day to day maintenance activitiesWork in a team environment to accomplish improvement projectsInstall and maintain infrastructure as directedCarry out preventative maintenance and repair of all grounds equipmentApply seed, fertilizer, plant protectants to turf as directedClean and maintain an organized work environmentWork with contractors when necessary to accomplish goalsParticipate in emergency management activitiesWork as directed on snow and ice removal efforts to provide safe passage to residents, students, parents, faculty and staff in the event of winter weatherOther duties as assignedAs \"essential personnel\", Grounds persons are required to be available in the event of emergency situations that may or may not be related to winter weather, fire, natural disaster or any other property altering circumstance that may be caused by outside agents.Recommended Employment QualificationsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAdditional ExperienceAbility to collaborate with members of the School communityAbility to collaborate with team membersAbility to find solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsAbility to follow through on instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form.Must have good communication skillsStrong work ethic, and ability to work independentlyAdditional RequirementsAll McDonogh employees should uphold the School's mission and philosophy, and demonstrate the School's core character values.Must be able to comply with background check, including finger prints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations.Must have required valid licensure to drive assigned vehiclesMust have two years of equipment operation experience in a similar work environment, preferably landscapingWorking ConditionsBalancing. Bending. Climbing. Evening, weekend, and Holiday hours may be required. Lifting of at least 50 pounds. Lifting up to 10 pounds. Reaching, grasping. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing. Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling. Talking, hearing, tasting or smelling. The potential presence of fumes (airborne), toxic, or caustic chemicals. The potential risk for electrical shock. Walking around campus. Working in humid conditions. Working in outside weather conditions. Working near moving mechanical parts. Working with moderate to loud noise levels.Any questions you may have regarding this position can also be directed to Chantal Cross, Human Resources Director, at 443-544-7060 or [e-mail].