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Building and Grounds – Grounds Worker Jobs in Christiansburg, USA at Young World Physical Education
Building and Grounds – Grounds Worker
Montgomery County School District, Christiansburg, VA – Facilities/Maintenance
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Job Details
Job : 5680169
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $36,831.87 – $58,942.70 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Description
Facilities Department
Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Building and Grounds – Grounds Worker position that is available in the division.
Primary Responsibilities:
Grounds Worker personnel are required to perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of all MCPS property within the county to maintain a condition of operating excellence. Principal duties include but are not limited to snow removal, mowing, operating weed eaters, mulching, hand weeding and trimming of shrubs and trees along with removal of debris from grounds and structures.
They also need the ability to work independently or as part of a team to maintain grounds and, as necessary, aid other personnel in the maintenance and repair, both interior and exterior, in carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry and HVAC equipment as and when needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License, obtaining a class “A” Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire
- Experience with mowing equipment including zero turn mowers, weed eaters, and farm type tractors
- Obtain a Fertilizer and Commercial Herbicides/ Pesticides Applicators License within 4 months of hire
- Possess a working knowledge of mechanical tools needed to perform daily service of grounds equipment
- Physical strength and endurance to perform repetitive manual tasks that include lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to follow written and oral directions
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to maintain a safe work environment
- Ability to work well with others
- Must be dependable, reliable, and punctual
Preferred Qualifications
- Virginia Class “A” Operators License
- Commercial Herbicides/Pesticides Applicators License
- Experience with tractors having 12 foot or larger grooming mowing attachments
Benefits
Anthem Medical Plans – Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan – Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan – Free coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP – Free Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits – MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) – Full‑time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank – Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long‑term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Equal Employment Opportunity 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…
Title: Building and Grounds – Grounds Worker
Company: Young World Physical Education
Location: Christiansburg, USA
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