Groundskeeper
THE POSITION
The Park School of Baltimore is seeking a Groundskeeper. This position, reporting to the Director of Groundskeeping, provides care for campus grounds, athletic fields, and exterior facilities.
Essential Personnel Designation
This is a 12 month, non-exempt position. This position is designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel, requiring participation during situations when most staff would remain home, including severe weather events, to maintain campus safety, clear snow or debris, and ensure operational readiness.
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.
We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.
We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 803 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain athletic fields, landscape beds, and campus common areas.
- Operate and maintain grounds equipment (tractors, mowers, blowers, snow removal equipment).
- Assist with field renovations, synthetic turf maintenance, and irrigation systems.
- Participate in setup and breakdown for school events.
- Serve as part of the school’s emergency response team, performing duties such as snow or weather-related cleanup.
- Maintain organized shop and storage areas.
- Operate AM/PM bus routes and trips as required — candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a Maryland Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. The school provides paid time for training and covers the cost to obtain the license. Employees are expected to complete this process in a timely manner (approximately six months from hire); the ability to obtain and maintain CDL credentials is a condition of continued employment in this role.
- Performs other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in landscaping, sports turf, and equipment operation preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and understand documents such as safety and operating manuals.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Valid Maryland driver’s License required.
- Acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
- Ability to perform DOT physical and pass drug testing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate equipment safely.
- Must work outdoors in all seasonal conditions.
- Moderate-to-heavy physical activity including bending, lifting, walking, and equipment operation.
WORK HOURS
- Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- On-call rotation on a regularly assigned basis; responding to after-hour alarm calls when necessary.
- Required participation in emergency and adverse weather operations as Essential Personnel.
WAGES
This is a non-exempt position that pays $18.00 – $22.00/hr.
BENEFITS
Park’s benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are also available. Employees receive disability and parental leave, along with paid time off. Other resources include an Employee Assistance Program, a Computer Buying Program, and various wellness initiatives.
Additionally, the school offers the following distinctive program:
- Tuition Remission: Under current policy, employees who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. (Employee children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, employees may apply for Park’s need-based tuition assistance program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates must apply by submitting a résumé, and completed employment application (found here) to both [email protected] and [email protected].
The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.
