Site and Grounds Worker III (Crew Leader)

Wicomico County Public Schools; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools Facilities in Salisbury, Maryland, is seeking a Site and Grounds Worker III (Crew Leader). Immediate start, 40 hours/week, 12 months, 260 days.

You will supervise 3-4 staff, drive between sites, maintain equipment, plan work, and ensure safety and compliance with DOT and pesticide regulations. This full-time benefitted role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class B, forklift course completion within 18 months, and strong grounds maintenance knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Must complete forklift course within 18 months of hire.
• Valid CDL Class B license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at various heights.
• Proficiency with basic work order records and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3-4 staff daily and ensure safety.
• Drive truck/trailer between school sites.
• Maintain trucks, trailers and equipment to meet DOT rules.
• Plan work requests, assign tasks, and maintain crew records.
• Report equipment and safety issues daily to supervisors.
• Perform grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging.
• Prune shrubs/trees and maintain athletic fields.
• Operate tools such as saws, sprayers, and power washers.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

English communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Forklift operation

Safety aware

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift course completion within 18 months

CDL Class B license

Tools

CDL Class B License

Job description

Site and Grounds Worker III (Crew Leader)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931998

Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SALARY (Non-negotiable)
$38,792 - $53,664 includes benefits package
Pay Grade 7

HOURS
40 hours, 12 months, 260 days
Contract Unit: This position is part of the non-supervisory support services bargaining unit.
FLSA: Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively using the English language when deemed necessary.
• Possession of a valid CDL license (minimum class B).
• Ability to maintain accurate daily records.
• General knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the grounds keeping trade.
• Must successfully complete a course in the operations of a forklift given by the Board of Education’s Facilities Department.
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds; ability to climb ladders and work at various heights.
• Ability to operate an electronic work order system using a digital handheld operating system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage work and safety of 3-4 staff daily.
• Drive truck/trailer combinations between Wicomico County Board of Education sites.
• Maintain truck/trailer and all equipment to meet DOT requirements.
• Plan assigned work requests, assignment of employee tasks and crew record keeping.
• Report all personnel problems to the Maintenance Manager and or Maintenance Foreman.
• Report all equipment, truck, trailer maintenance, and safety issues daily.
• Maintain inventory of all assigned tools and equipment.
• Function independently or a part of a work crew engaged in school district property maintenance projects and tasks.
• Perform grounds maintenance activities, i.e., cutting, mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, and planting foliage.
• Perform shrubbery and tree maintenance activities, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches.
• Perform pavement and asphalt maintenance activities, i.e., cutting out edges, patching sidewalks, patching potholes.
• Perform structural maintenance activities, i.e., repairing fences and gates, preparing athletic fields.
• Operate various electric, gas and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers, power washers.
• Operate truck with snow plow.
• Ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized
• Have knowledge of pesticides & herbicides with the ability to keep spraying records for the MDA. Must possess or obtain a certified applicator license for pesticides/herbicides within 18 months of hire.
• Ensure adherence to principles and practices of safe use and operation of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Assist Operations/Maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Maintain regular on-time attendance.
• Perform related work as required.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2424 Northgate Dr. Ste. #500
• Salisbury, Maryland 21801
• Phone: [phone]