Grounds Foreperson Ball Diamonds.0893

To serve as a working supervisor responsible for the daily maintenance of baseball and softball diamonds at all BCPS high and middle school sites. This includes all aspects of ball diamond maintenance including grooming, weeding, grading and maintaining safe playing conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent. Three years of experience in grounds maintenance and three years of progressively responsible experience in land measurement, layout and ball diamond maintenance equipment operation. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid commercial, class A Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required. (The class A license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.) Possession of a valid Federal Motor Carrier Medical Certification (DOT Physical Card) is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance, construction, and repair. Knowledge of the operation and care of tools and equipment used in grounds operations. Knowledge of the care and planting of grass, shrubs, trees, and plants. Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles. Skill in performing manual, semi-skilled, and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities. Skill in cutting grass using commercial front cut mowers, push mowers, and other equipment. Skill experience in land measurement, layout equipment operation, ball diamond maintenance equipment operation. Skill in the operation of commercial vehicles. Ability to lead, coordinate, and oversee the work of a grounds crew. Ability to maintain records. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to use PC based programs including Outlook email, UKG payroll, Asset Essential Work Orders system, Word and Excel. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor. Work requires frequent walking, standing, crawling, climbing, kneeling, lifting and carrying moderate to heavy objects. Duties require travel to sites throughout the county and require the use of coordinative and manipulative skills in the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Work is performed in an outside environment and includes exposure to adverse weather conditions. SALARY: Grade 7 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $21.98 to $33.19. Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at . OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSCME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at . FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Retirement: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System. BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education: Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. Pre-Employment Requirements: All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. TiErra Johnson HR Analyst - Office of Staffing - Supporting Grounds & Transportation Baltimore County Public Schools EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Leads, coordinates, and oversees the work of a grounds maintenance and construction crew. Schedules and assigns staff as needed to perform work. Directs, instructs, evaluates, and trains assigned crew members. Establishes work priorities. Recommends disciplinary actions. Reports employee performance issues to the supervisor. Participates in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities. Operates trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment. Ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established procedures and construction standards. Determines equipment necessary to accomplish the desired tasks and recommends acquisitions. Reports and/or performs necessary repairs and maintenance to assigned trucks, tools, equipment, etc. Maintains records of equipment maintenance, equipment repair, and generates and completes grounds work orders. Orders supplies and materials for crew projects. Interprets prints and drawings to determine configuration and dimensions of baseball and softball diamonds. Lays out and/or directs the layout of all baseball and softball diamonds for the above facilities. Determines the proper configuration of baseball and softball diamonds based upon field and backstop size. Supervises the set-up and operation of ball diamond maintenance equipment including, but not limited to loaders, sod cutters, Sand Pro, drag, and Ventrac tractors. Checks the work of crew for accuracy and quality. Supervises as well as performs the above duties. May perform other duties as necessary, such as concrete, asphalt, tree work, grounds maintenance, construction, sign installation, line marking, fencing, etc. Participates and directs snow removal activities as required. Shovels and removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots, and grounds. Operates a snowplow and other light and heavy-duty equipment. May be required to assist Baltimore County Highways with snow and ice removal on public and residential streets Performs other duties as assigned.