FY27: Building Service Worker (Shift I), 4hrs/12mos, Farquhar MS, Ad Closes 9/25/26

About the role

Under general supervision, performs building cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. This is the entry‑level position in the building service staff series, with on‑the‑job training in the use of cleaning and grounds tools, equipment, and supplies. The role involves repetitive, physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, and requires availability for emergency response during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning and grounds maintenance in schools and administrative facilities.
• Operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment and use approved cleaning supplies.
• Move or lift furniture and equipment (minimum 50 lbs.) as needed.
• Report to buildings during inclement weather as emergency personnel.
• May be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations.
• Work frequent overtime or night shifts when required.
• Provide and keep current a working telephone number for supervisor contact.
• Wear provided uniforms and proper attire.

Requirements

• Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and perform manual labor.
• Designated as emergency personnel; must report to buildings during inclement weather and may be assigned to other locations for emergency assistance.
• May be required to work frequent overtime or night shifts.
• Maintain a current working telephone number with supervisor and update as needed.
• Wear issued uniforms and proper attire.

Qualifications

Completion of the ninth grade is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds is desired, though other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered. No specific certificate or license is required. For complete requirement information, see the DMO Operations Training website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to monitor building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.