Site and Grounds Worker III (Crew Leader)

TrulyHired; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Salisbury, MD is seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small crew in daily upkeep of school district properties. You will drive between sites, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain equipment.

This non-exempt, 40-hour position requires a CDL Class B, forklift training, and pesticide/herbicide knowledge, with potential license within 18 months. Benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of grounds maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Valid CDL license (Class B) required.
• Must complete forklift course.
• Able to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds and climb ladders.
• Knowledge of pesticides/herbicides with potential license within 18 months.
• Operate electronic work order system with a digital handheld device.
• Maintain accurate daily records.
• General knowledge of grounds keeping practices and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage work and safety of 3-4 staff daily.
• Drive truck/trailer between school district sites.
• Maintain truck/trailer and equipment to meet DOT requirements.
• Plan work requests, assign tasks, and keep crew records.
• Report personnel issues to Maintenance Manager/Foreman.
• Report equipment, truck, and safety issues daily.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment.
• Work independently or as part of a team on maintenance projects.
• Perform grounds maintenance: mowing, edging, trimming, planting.
• Perform shrub/tree maintenance and pruning.
• Perform pavement and asphalt maintenance tasks.
• Repair fences, gates, and athletic fields as needed.
• Operate various powered tools and equipment; including snow plow truck.
• Ensure proper cleaning/maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Adhere to safe use and operation of equipment.
• Assist Operations/Maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Maintain regular on-time attendance.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

English communication

Lift 50 pounds

Electronic work order system

Pesticides/herbicides knowledge

General grounds keeping knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training

CDL license Class B

Job description

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.