Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Overview

The Grounds Maintenance Summer Support employee will work with the facilities team to support the upkeep and repair of school grounds during the summer months. Responsibilities include performing tasks such as mowing lawns, operating equipment, and maintaining safe and well-kept school properties. The position involves a range of outdoor activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficient completion of maintenance operations. This role is designed for college students and offers the opportunity to return each summer, providing continuity and growth throughout their college experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assists with minor repairs to parking lots, walkways, and signage.
• May clean workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping or blowing,
• May require hand washing mowing equipment and vehicles on a routine basis to include scrubbing and using a power washer.
• Operates tractor and commercial grade riding mowers and/or other equipment as necessary.
• Position requires working outside in the weather; conditions may include rain, and heat.
• Uses a variety of equipment and power tools, including but not limited to blowers, power-washers, trimmers, and edgers.
• Assists with installation, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Collects refuse from grounds and dumpster areas at schools.
• Operates LCPS truck and towed equipment trailer.
• Demonstrates professionalism with LCPS personnel, school’s staff and the public.and public.
• Wears issued uniform to include task specific safety equipment.
• Possesses basic mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance.
• Performs repairs on fences, and playground equipment. Must be able to lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education 

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Level: Banded Rates: Band 5

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation