Evening School Custodian & Grounds Technician

Montgomery County Public Schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Building Services/Custodial staff member at Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington. Under general supervision, you will perform building cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance in schools and administrative buildings, part-time evenings.

This entry-level role emphasizes physical stamina, ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), and reliability for emergency reporting during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum ninth grade education; high school diploma preferred.
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning and grounds maintenance in schools and admin buildings.
• Operate and maintain custodial and grounds equipment as trained.
• Emergency personnel; may require overtime or night work during inclement weather.

Skills

Custodial skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Emergency procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary Description

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. Physical Demands: Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor. Special Requirements: Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather. May be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.

Summary Description

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. Physical Demands: Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor. Special Requirements: Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather. May be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $23.83 and $33.75 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view Visit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement information

Job

Building Services / Custodial

Job Grade

6

Organization

Silver Creek Middle School

Primary Location

Kensington

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

12

Shift

Evening Job

Job Posting

Oct 11, 2026, 6:00:42 PM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Some knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of building and grounds work. 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 monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment. Must possesses a basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to communicate with customers. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience

Completion of the ninth grade required. High School or GED diploma preferred. Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.Certificate License:None