Building Service Worker (Shift I), Watkins Mill HS, 8hrs/12mos, Ad closes 10/21/25

Montgomery County Schools • Gaithersburg, MD

71d

About The Position

Under general supervision, 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 skill and use of cleaning and grounds tools and equipment, and supplies to clean interior of buildings and maintain grounds. Nature of work is repetitive and requires sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements. Employees in these classes are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather.

Requirements

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• 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 comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate with customers.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of building and grounds work.
• Basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures.
• Ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning and maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings.
• Receive on-the-job training in the use of cleaning and grounds tools and equipment.
• Clean the interior of buildings and maintain grounds.
• Move or lift furniture and equipment as needed.
• Report to buildings during inclement weather as emergency personnel.
• Monitor building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Benefits

• Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.
• Frequent overtime or night work may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED