Building Service Worker (Job ID# 3418)

Calvert County Public Schools•Prince Frederick, MD

38d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Performs building cleaning and related facilities support work in schools and administrative buildings. This position requires manual work relating to efficient performance of general cleaning and routine maintenance tasks. The nature of the work is repetitive and requires sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment. Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Employees are required to think, concentrate, and interact with others. Employees are expected to come to work regularly and promptly. Employees must be able to work under stress and meet all deadlines. The work is usually inspected in detail upon completion. Incumbent receives general direction and evaluation from principal, supervisor of Operations, or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma, possession of a general education development (GED) program certificate, or Maryland high school certificate of attendance preferred
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
Ability to operate custodial equipment
Must know the proper use of mops, brooms, floor machines, and related equipment
Must possess good human relations and communications skills
Ability to read and write
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

Responsibilities

Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing of floors and other surfaces
Cleans cafeteria during and after lunch, cleaning tables, emptying trash, dust mop floors, and cleaning up spills.
Cleans and maintains sinks, water fountains and restrooms.
Vacuums carpets and uses carpet cleaning machine
Dusts and cleans furniture, chalkboards, blinds, unit ventilators, registers, vents, and light fixtures
Cleans doors, glass windows, mirrors, and chrome fixtures
Uses floor machines in stripping, waxing, and polishing of floors
Replaces lamps and ceiling tiles
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks
Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs
Works at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts
Lifts and moves heavy objects and performs manual labor
Collects trash and recycling and places in appropriate dumpsters for removal
Assists in maintenance and care of the school grounds
Assist with secures doors and turns off lighting at the end of the evening.
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks
Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs
Keeps grounds clear of people not on official school business
Assists visitors by giving directions and needed explanations
Assists law enforcement officers as directed by the principal
Attends safety, maintenance, and custodial meetings as requested by the building services manager, principal, and supervisor of Operations
Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
Comes to work regularly and promptly
Works under stress and meets deadlines
Performs related work as required or assigned by the building principal, Supervisor of Operations, or designee