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IMMEDIATE: Building Service Worker (Shift 2), 8 hrs/12 mos, Lakelands Park MS (Ad closes 8/13/26)

Montgomery County Public Schools · Gaithersburg, MD · 1 mo ago
Art & Creative$20.65–$26.16/hrFull-time

About the role

Entry-level building service position responsible for cleaning, facilities, and maintaining grounds in schools and administrative buildings under general supervision. Employees receive on-the-job training in the use of cleaning tools, grounds equipment, and supplies. Work is repetitive, requires sustained physical effort, and involves moving or lifting heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) with exposure to accident hazards and disagreeable elements.

Considered emergency personnel and required to report to buildings during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Frequent overtime, evening, or night work may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform general cleaning of interior buildings, including floors, restrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
  • Maintain grounds by performing tasks such as mowing, raking, and snow removal.
  • Move and lift furniture, equipment, and heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.).
  • Monitor building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.
  • Follow emergency facility response procedures.
  • Operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment.
  • Use approved cleaning supplies and chemicals properly.
  • Communicate with customers and follow instructions.
  • Adhere to the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Requirements

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

Some knowledge of methods, materials, and practices of building and grounds work. Ability to learn proper operation and maintenance of custodial and grounds care equipment, as well as the use of approved cleaning supplies and chemicals. Basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures and ability to follow instructions.

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-month position.
  • Evening shift.

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