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Job Description
Performs a wide variety of duties relative to the construction, installation, and repair, of concrete structures and paving and repair of masonry structures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Directs and instructs concrete personnel in the proper use and care of assigned trucks, tools and equipment as needed. Assures quality of work agrees with established standards. Assures compliance with safety rules and regulations.
- Sets up and operates a variety of automotive and construction equipment, tools and construction materials.
- Excavates; breaks out and removes existing concrete; hauls material and debris; grades; prepares sub-grade and base for concrete; sets forms and reinforces steel; places and finishes concrete; sets posts, goals, and play equipment in concrete footings, constructs and maintenance barriers.
- Mixes concrete and/or mortar and repairs masonry structures.
- Operates equipment such as tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, paving breakers, etc.
- Performs duties related to fencing footer installation, mow table, player benches/pads and grounds maintenance and construction work.
- Participates in snow removal and other emergency events including evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Estimates time and materials required for projects. Orders and plans for the delivery of materials. Keeps records and prepares reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- OTHER DUTIES:
- May assist other departments within Baltimore County Public Schools such as Maintenance and Operations, Transportation, Warehouse, Food Warehouse, etc.
- Lifts, carries, and moves furniture and equipment. Sets up school grounds and facilities for special events. May be required to assist in other grounds areas and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent. Two years' experience in construction and excavation. One year experience in concrete work.
Licenses and Certifications
- Possession of a valid commercial, class A Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required within the probationary period. (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 at time of hire.
- Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
- Note:Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of grounds maintenance, construction, and repair. Knowledge of construction involving parking lots, steps, curbs, gutters, and flat work. Knowledge of the operation and care of tools and equipment used in grounds operations.
- Skill in concrete work, fence work, blacktop paving, construction of ball diamonds, sod placement, and tree removal. Skill in the use of tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, concrete saws, rollers, paving breakers, chippers and related construction equipment.
- Ability to make arithmetic calculations and comprehend simple layout sketches and operating instructions. Ability to use good judgment and the ability to comprehend and comply with standard operating procedures. Ability to instruct others in the use of tools and equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- The work of this class entails considerable physical effort at frequent intervals and the performance of heavy physical labor. Work requires frequent walking, standing, crawling, climbing, kneeling, and lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy objects. Duties require travel to sites throughout the county and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Work is performed in an outside environment and includes exposure to adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Requires periods of close concentration while operating dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, chainsaws, paving breakers, concrete saws, chippers, line striping machines, snow removal equipment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Persons appointed to this class are designated as Essential personnel and as such are required to work when schools are/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency. They are subject to be called to duty and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advance notice. They may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to get schools/offices open for the next business day
Requires independent travel to worksites throughout Baltimore County, including inclement weather days or other emergency situations when schools and/or offices are closed, weekends and holidays.
Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.
This class specification defines the types of duties and level of difficulty of work required of positions in this title. It shall not be held to exclude duties not mentioned nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.
SALARY: Grade 05 on the AFSCME pay scale. Hourly rates range from $19.17 - $28.90.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
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 https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
RETIREMENT: This position is 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 https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
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.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
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
Ph: 443-809-7872
