Immediate: Building Service Manager III, 8hrs/12mos, Briggs Chaney MS, Ad Closes 10/6/26

About the role

Under direction, the Building Services Manager has immediate responsibility for the management of the school plant, building operations, and property and grounds. The role involves achieving and maintaining prescribed sanitary, safety, and operating standards, and ensuring security of the school plant. General and special instructions are received from the school principal or designee; technical supervision and guidance come from the area building services supervisor. Employees are considered emergency personnel and must report to buildings during inclement weather and may be assigned to other locations to assist in emergency situations. The position is located at Briggs Chaney Middle School in Silver Spring, Job Grade 13.

Responsibilities

• Manage school plant, building operations, property and grounds
• Achieve and maintain prescribed sanitary, safety, and operating standards
• Ensure security of the school plant
• Supervise building service staff (especially in larger schools)
• Operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment (automatic scrubbers, burnishers, snow blowers, hydraulic lift)
• Use personal protective equipment and safety tools/practices
• Manage human and material resources to ensure quality service and a safe environment
• Operate central heating plants, make minor adjustments and service repairs
• Implement emergency response procedures (code red/blue, fire code, inclement weather)
• Train, assign, supervise, and inspect work of subordinates
• Maintain records of time and materials; prepare routine reports and evaluations
• Utilize computer technology to order supplies, process maintenance work orders, communicate with administrators and staff
• Wear provided uniform and proper attire
• Maintain a current working telephone number with supervisor and update as needed

Requirements

• Sufficient physical strength to lift and move heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and perform manual labor
• Ability to report to buildings during inclement weather and possibly other locations for emergency assistance
• Willingness to work frequent overtime or night shifts as required
• Must wear provided uniform and proper attire
• Must maintain a current working telephone number with supervisor and update as needed
• Possession of a current and valid boiler certificate and stationary engineer’s license (preferred)
• Completion of the MCPS Building Manager Test at the required score

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of methods, materials