NOTICE OF VACANCY

Grounds Lead

Facilities 

The Montgomery County School Board, Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Grounds Lead position that is available in the division. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

The Grounds Lead is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of grounds technicians, ensuring the proper maintenance and care of school grounds. This includes assigning and scheduling work orders for recurring maintenance, repair, and preventive care to maximize productivity. The Lead Grounds ensures adherence to safe work practices and monitors the work to ensure quality and timeliness. This role reports to and is supervised by the Supervisor of Facilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vaid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License - Class B with an acceptable driving record
• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
• Knowledge of various grounds maintenance techniques, equipment operation, and landscaping practices
• Ability to work independently and manage a team effectively
• Experience with irrigation systems, landscaping, and groundskeeping equipment
• Ability to respond to situations in a timely manner and maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks
• Skilled in the operation of backhoes and grapple ladders
• Ability to operate a dump truck with snow plow during snow removal operations

PREFERENCE GIVEN FOR:

• Minimum of three years of experience in a leadership role in grounds maintenance
• A VDAC’s Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification within the first six months of hire 

FLSA Status – Non-Exempt

SALARY:  $40,448.52 - $78,905.34 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience

BENEFITS:  Employee Benefits Information

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

Please complete an online application and apply directly to the Grounds Lead job posting by visiting the following link:

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100