Supervisor - Grounds Job at Baltimore City Public Schools in Baltimore

Job Summary

 Responsible for supervising the grounds maintenance and care program for a large number of schools.

 Essential Functions

• Oversees grounds maintenance activities including marking athletic fields, seeding and cleaning grounds, snow and ice removal, shrubbery and tree maintenance, grass cutting and blacktopping.
• Receives and reviews requests and complaints, and implements or recommends corrective actions.
• Initiates and maintains maintenance program for grass seeding and cutting, and shrubbery and tree pruning.
• Provides guidance and assistance to staff in performing special projects and other assignments.
• Inspects vehicles for maintenance needs and safety recommendations.
• Provides appropriate supervision, mentoring and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Such responsibility includes the development and implementation of professional growth plans to include keeping abreast of current developments, literature and technical sources of information.
• Plans and controls staff, and performs other human resources, finance and payroll related functions for assigned employees.
• Utilizes tact and exercises good judgment in interacting with general public, school and central office personnel.
• Evaluates the performance of contractors and assigned subordinate staff.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies and the professional standards.

 Desired Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED
• Five years grounds maintenance experience, including one year supervisory responsibilities.
• Maryland Class C Noncommercial or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of grounds safety and preventive maintenance practices and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

 Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications.  It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
• Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit. 

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.