Jobs · Art & Creative · Maryland

FY27: Building Service Worker (Shift I), 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 8/11/26

Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD · 3 wk ago
Art & Creative$20.65–$26.16/hrFull-time

About the role

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. May be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain interior of buildings and grounds
  • 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 with customers
  • Adhere to the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Requirements

  • Completion of the ninth grade required; high school or GED diploma preferred
  • Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds
  • Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and perform manual labor
  • Must provide and maintain a current working telephone number
  • Must wear provided uniforms and proper attire

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 with customers

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $20.65 and $26.16 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

  • Full-time, 12 working months
  • Shift: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Day shift)

Benefits

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