Grounds Worker

District Office - Position - Facilities


Job Number 8600048174


Start Date


Open Date 10/19/2026


Closing Date 11/16/2026


Performs manual and semi-skilled work in the development, repair, and general maintenance of grounds and athletic fields at school facilities. Work involves general grounds maintenance, such as concrete, asphalt, and fence repairs, athletic field and playground maintenance and repair, tree removal/pruning, and snow removal. Works various shifts, scheduled overtime and responds to emergencies outside of normal working hours and holidays as needed. The position is considered essential personnel for emergency situations, including inclement weather conditions.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the repair and general maintenance of grounds and equipment.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of playgrounds equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on natural grass and artificial turf.
• Prepares athletic grounds for games, meets, and athletic contests. Drags, spreads, prepares and levels playing surfaces. Fertilizes, aerates, limes, seeds and waters fields.
• Clears areas and swales by falling trees and removing debris and removing poisonous plants.
• Erects, repairs, and maintains chain link, and wood fences.
• Operates equipment such as air hammers, compactors, mulchers, and motorized lifts, mowers, tractors, and other grounds care equipment/operates truck with trailer.
• Participates in snow removal.
• Assists in loading, unloading, and delivering, machinery and equipment.
• Digs and backfills holes and trenches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and non-discrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, administrative regulations, and professional standards.

Maximum Salary 26.78


Minimum Salary 20.03


Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent certificate.
• One (1) year of construction, landscape, or related experience preferred.
• One (1) year of experience of performing laboring tasks.

Full time or Part time Full time


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:?


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.


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This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

In accor dance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($20.03 - $22.54)

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