Assistant Building Operations Supervisor

Baltimore County Public Schools; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks an assistant to the Building Operations Supervisor to lead custodial services and oversee building equipment such as boilers, furnaces, and HVAC units. The role includes supervising staff, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety, sanitation, and security standards across school facilities.

Responsibilities include training personnel, managing cleaning operations, stocking supplies, and coordinating with administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of building services experience.
• Stationary engineer license preferred.
• Ability to operate boilers and HVAC equipment and read manuals.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees building service workers; trains staff and assists supervisors.
• Cleans and maintains classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas; handles supplies.
• Operates HVAC equipment, inspects and maintains boiler settings and gauges; records fuel usage.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs; changes filters and belts as needed.
• Responds to staff requests; prepares work orders; ensures safety and security compliance.
• Inspects facility for safety, sanitation, and security; ensures doors/windows are secure.
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment; helps with event setup and deliveries.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders replacements as needed.
• Participates in snow removal and other seasonal maintenance.

Skills

Custodial operations

Boiler maintenance

HVAC systems

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Serves as an assistant to the Building Operations Supervisor in the oversight and provision of building custodial services. Leads building service workers and others. Operates and maintains boilers, furnaces, air conditioning units, and related equipment. Performs various building custodial and maintenance duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Examples of Duties

• Leads and oversees the activities of building service workers. Trains and instructs employees. Provides advice and assistance to staff. Provides assistance to Building Operations Supervisors.
• Empties trash cans. Sweeps and mops floors. Cleans bathrooms. Dust mops hallways. Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and office and classroom equipment.
• Operates the facility's HVAC equipment such as boilers, air handling units, heat pumps, and air conditioners. Inspects equipment. Checks boiler settings and gauges. Maintains records of equipment inspections, operations, and fuel consumption.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Changes filters. Greases pumps. Lubricates motors. Changes belts for exhaust fans.
• Responds to requests from building administrators/leaders and staff for custodial service And works with staff members to prepare for special activities. Informs management of custodial related matters at the site.
• Inspects the facility to ensure its adherence to safety, sanitary and security standards. Ensures doors and windows are secure.
• Unclogs sinks and toilets. Covers broken windows. Climbs ladders to replace light bulbs. Prepares work orders for building maintenance requests.
• Assists in the move of furniture and equipment. Unloads deliveries to the building. Carries items to storage areas. Distributes packages. Set ups folding chairs and tables for events.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies such as paper towels, tissues, trash bags, and cleaning supplies. Ensures bathrooms and locker rooms are stocked with supplies. Orders supplies.
• Participates in snow removal activities.
• OTHER DUTIES:
• Makes minor repairs to chairs, desks, tables, and related items.
• Hangs banners and signs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, And Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Two years of increasingly responsible building services experience.
• Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of the class may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a stationary engineer's license, issued by the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers, appropriate to the assignment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and adjustment of boilers, pressure vessels, and facilities HVAC equipment. Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial services. Knowledge of building operations, maintenance, and trades.
• Skill in performing building custodial duties. Skill in the operation, maintenance, and adjustment of boilers, pressure vessels, and facilities HVAC equipment. Skill in using chemical cleaning products. Skill in reading and interpreting product specifications, manuals, and directions. Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports. Skill in communicating effectively.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class entails strenuous manual tasks performed for long periods of time. Work requires frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, overhead work, and lifting and carrying of moderate to heavy objects. Requires the use of tools and cleaning equipment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Conditions Of Employment

• Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency.
• Persons appointed to this class are designated as essential and as such are subject to call to duty and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedules will include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Retirement And Benefits Eligibility

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Salary

GRADE: Grade 05 on the AFSCME Pay Scale $19.17 to $28.90 per hour

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, Residency Or Work VISA In United States Required

Contact Information

Office of Staffing

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