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GROUNDSKEEPER

Recruitment #17-004578-0002

GRADE

5

LOCATION OF POSITION

2701 Eastern Boulevard

Baltimore, MD 21220

Main Purpose of Job

Maintain the grounds by operating lawn mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, hedge clippers and sod cutters. Also removes ice and snow from roadways and walkways when necessary. The scope of the area maintained includes 175+ acres and 55 separate buildings.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintain ground by operating lawn mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, hedge clippers and edger.

Remove ice and snow from roadways and walkways.

Plant, transplant and prune trees and shrubs.

Assist maintenance personnel as directed by the maintenance supervisor and base engineer.

Perform janitorial duties as directed by the maintenance supervisor and base engineer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None.

Experience: Six months of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of candidates eligible for hire.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION .

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION .  Online application process is STRONGLY recommended. The paper application must be received by 5:00 P.M., on the closing date of the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

If online access is unavailable, you may submit the paper application to:

Angela Stokes

Maryland Military Department

Fifth Regiment Armory

29th Division Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Email: angela.stokes1@maryland.gov.   For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-234-3817.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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