Assistant Building Service Manager II

Esperanza Middle School; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Esperanza Middle School, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, seeks an Assistant Building Service Manager II to oversee evening custodial staff and maintain a safe, clean school environment.

The role requires coordinating shift duties, ensuring security, and supporting after-hours activities. The position is twelve-month, full-time, with shifts alternating between evenings and days as school is in session or not.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Forty-eight semester credits of higher education or two years of relevant experience
• Must have reliable transportation to get to/from work
• Flexibility of schedule to respond to building alarm calls at all hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on varied shifts

Responsibilities

• Directs a staff of Building Service personnel during evening hours to provide a safe, clean learning environment
• Coordinate and assign daily duties of evening crewmembers and ensure adherence to the site cleaning plan
• Secure facilities and comply with safety guidelines; operate building alarm system
• Move and set up furniture for school events and support after-hour activities
• Attend to after-hours alarm calls and prepare work orders and inventories

Job description

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Assistant Building Service Manager II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942397
Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: September 28, 2026 Application Deadline: October 12, 2026

Requisition: 12533

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:Assistant Building Service Manager II

Location:Esperanza Middle School

Salary:The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees – Range 9. ($41,551-$62,849)

Effective: October 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants,including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools,must complete a TalentEdonline application.In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete.Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 12, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

The Assistant Building Service Manager II (generally assigned to a large elementary or middle school) is primarily responsible for directing a staff of Building Service personnel during the evening hours to provide a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students that meets the standards set forth by the Department of Operations. This position ensures that consistent, proactive customer service is provided, and custodial cleaning is performed safely by all employees. The Assistant Building Service Manager II provides support and assistance to the Building Service Manager II 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. This position is generally scheduled for the evening shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) on days when school is in session, and the day shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) on days when school is not in session. Specific scheduling circumstances exist at some school locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members

• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• 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
• 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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Informs Building Service Manager II of all absentees during the evening shift
• Supports and adjusts cleaning plan around special events and programs
• Assists the Building Service Manager II in coordinating and assigning the daily duties of evening building service crewmembers
• Directs the work of building service crewmembers in accordance with the site team cleaning plan and instructions provided by the Building Service Manager II
• Communicates with the Building Service Manager II on the supply, material, and equipment needs of the operations staff on the evening shift;
• Conducts hands-on training with building service crewmembers
• Secures school facilities and complies with all Safety & Security guidelines; effectively operates building alarm system
• Responds to alarm situations after hours at all times, on-call status
• Assists in the preparation of work orders, supply inventories, and other tasks as assigned
• Moves and sets up furniture to support all school functions
• Provides support of after-hour activities by school and community groups
• Inspects school building to ensure that facility is secure at the end of the evening shift
• Reports maintenance or facility problems to the Building Service Manager III
• Performs a full range of custodial tasks while directing the work of building service crewmembers on the evening shift
• Instructs building service crewmembers in proper and safe use of custodial supplies and equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High school diploma or (GED)
• Forty-eight semester credits of higher education or two (2) years of experience in the care and cleaning of school or office 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; and
• Must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements:
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent and repetitive basis
• Stand/walk on tile and/or concrete flooring for extended periods
• Carry & utilize backpack and hip-mounted vacuum cleaners, weighing up to 20 pounds for extended periods of time
• Climb ladders up to 15 feet high

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees – Range 9.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 5.2025

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $41,551 to $62,849 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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