Building Service Manager I

St. Mary's County Public Schools•Mechanicsville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Service Manager I is primarily responsible for directing all custodial operations and a staff of Building Service personnel to provide a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students that meets the standards set forth by the Department of Operations. This position also ensures that consistent, proactive customer service is provided, and custodial cleaning is performed safely by all employees. The Building Service Manager I provides support and assistance in the following areas: leadership, training, record keeping, accountability of crewmembers; management of custodial supplies; planning and supporting school activities; ensuring that the school is secured properly and is ready to receive students and faculty every day; monitoring of all building plant systems and operations (HVAC, alarm, etc.). The Building Service Manager I position is generally scheduled for the day shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, and the Building Service Manager I assigned to the Board of Education day shift is 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, however, specific scheduling circumstances exist at some school locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or (GED)
Forty-eight (48) Semester credits of higher education or two (2) years of experience in the care and cleaning of school or business facilities with increasing levels of responsibility
Must have reliable transportation to get to/from work
Must have flexibility of schedule to respond to building alarm calls at all hours
Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possesses and effectively utilizes considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in operational support of school activities
Understands the proper use, care, maintenance, and storage of all custodial and cleaning equipment
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work of building service crewmembers in accordance with the site team cleaning plan
Communicates with the Assistant Building Service Manager I to plan the supply, material, and equipment needs of the operations staff
Plans support of after-hour activities by school and community groups
Communicates with the Department of Operations with regard to staffing, absenteeism, supply inventory, custodial equipment maintenance and repair, and other issues impacting school operational functioning
Supports and adjusts cleaning plan around special events, programs, and absenteeism
Conducts hands-on training with building service crewmembers
Instructs building service crewmembers in proper and safe use of custodial supplies and equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment
Maintains logs and reports plant systems and operational functions such as fuel usage, waste and recycling collection, pest control, grounds services, alarm systems, building usage, and kitchen inspection
Utilizes online work order system to report maintenance or facility problems and/or repairs
Responds to needs of students and faculty and performs a full range of custodial tasks in support of school activity each day
Secures school facilities and complies with all Safety & Security guidelines; effectively operates building alarm system
Responds to alarm situations after hours- on call status
Prepares work orders, supply inventories, and other tasks as assigned
Moves and sets up furniture to support all school functions
Monitors school building and grounds to ensure facilities are maintained in a safe and secure manner
Coordinates with building contractors to facilitate efficient construction, repair, or service in school facilities
Coordinates with the building’s Food Service Manager to facilitate efficient delivery of food and food related products to the school
Maintains the proper use, care, maintenance, and storage of all custodial and cleaning equipment
Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned