FY27: Building Service Worker (Shift 2), Whetstone ES, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 8/17/26

About the role

Under general supervision, performs building cleaning, facilities, and grounds maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. This is the entry and general worker level in the building service staff positions. Employees receive on-the-job training in the application of simple manual skills and use of cleaning and grounds tools, equipment, and supplies to clean the interior of buildings and maintain grounds. Work is repetitive, requires sustained physical effort, and involves some heavy lifting or moving of furniture and equipment. There is some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements.

Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Use approved cleaning supplies and chemicals properly.
• Monitor building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Follow emergency facility response procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers.
• Adhere to the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Requirements

• Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and perform manual labor.
• Provide and maintain a current working telephone number for emergency contact.
• Wear provided uniforms and proper attire.
• Completion of the ninth grade required; high school or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of building and grounds work.
• Ability to learn how to properly operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Ability to learn the proper use of approved cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $21.79 and $27.60 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-month position.
• Evening shift.

Benefits

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