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Gameonbmore; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid leave

Tuition discount

Job summary

McDonogh School is seeking Grounds Persons to maintain and enhance campus grounds under the Director of Grounds. The role involves operating grounds equipment, teamwork on projects, and following detailed instructions while ensuring safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include turf care, infrastructure upkeep, seasonal weather coverage, and participation in emergency procedures. Background checks and valid vehicle licenses are required; high school diploma or equivalent is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Two years of equipment operation experience is preferred.
• Valid license to drive assigned vehicles is required.
• Must pass background check as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate grounds equipment to perform daily maintenance.
• Collaborate with team to complete improvement projects.
• Install and maintain campus infrastructure as directed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Apply seed, fertilizer, and plant protectants to turf as directed.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Coordinate with contractors when needed.
• Participate in emergency management activities.
• Assist in snow and ice removal to ensure safe passage on campus.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Instruction following

Independent work

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Equipment operation experience

Valid vehicle 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.

Compensation: $22.00/hr-$25.00/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Tuition Discount, and other benefits offered.

Essential Functions

• Utilize grounds equipment to carry out day to day maintenance activities
• Work in a team environment to accomplish improvement projects
• Install and maintain infrastructure as directed
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair of all grounds equipment
• Apply seed, fertilizer, plant protectants to turf as directed
• Clean and maintain an organized work environment
• Work with contractors when necessary to accomplish goals
• Participate in emergency management activities
• Work as directed on snow and ice removal efforts to provide safe passage to residents, students, parents, faculty and staff in the event of winter weather
• Other duties as assigned
• As "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 Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Additional Experience

• Ability to collaborate with members of the School community
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Ability to find solutions to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to follow through on instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Must have good communication skills
• Strong work ethic, and ability to work independently

Additional Requirements

• All 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 vehicles
• Must have two years of equipment operation experience in a similar work environment, preferably landscaping

Working Conditions

Balancing. 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.

Position Details

Title Grounds Person Supervisor Director of Grounds FLSA Designation Non-Exempt Calendar 12 month

Any questions you may have regarding this position can also be directed to Chantal Cross, Chief Human Resources Officer, at 443-544-7060 or [e-mail] .