Building and Grounds Worker I

Calvert County Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days sick leave

10 days annual leave

5 days personal leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Calvert County Government is seeking a full-time maintenance and custodial worker to perform landscaping, building cleaning, and minor repairs across county facilities. The role requires following instructions, working under supervision, and being able to perform in all weather conditions, including snow removal.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining HVAC-related tasks, cleaning, stocking supplies, and assisting with event setups.

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• Valid driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate may be required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Operation of County owned vehicle may be required.
• May be subject to background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and grounds clean and maintained.
• Performs minor building repairs and cleaning duties.
• Locks/unlocks facilities and maintains safety protocols.
• Assists with special events setups and vendor coordination.
• Snow removal when needed.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

Tenth grade completion

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for landscaping and grounds maintenance in all weather conditions and is subject to call-ins for snow and ice removal.

Performs building maintenance, building cleaning and related work. Work involves performing minor building repairs and cleaning of County facilities and grounds. Work requires ability to follow instructions. Work is performed under close to general supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Locks and unlocks facility.


• Lowers and raises flags.


• Checks and sets thermostats and heat pumps for proper heating and cooling.


• Cleans air-conditioning vents and assists with VAC adjustments.


• Makes minor carpentry repairs, fixes moldings, hangs pictures.


• Cleans out drains; completes minor plumbing.


• Picks up litter outside on the grounds.


• Moves furniture, equipment, file cabinets.


• Collects and takes out trash.


• Changes light bulbs and cleans fixtures.


• Responds to complaints and reports regarding repairs to proper personnel.


• Scrubs floors, mops up spills, and keeps building free of debris.


• Mops floors; vacuums floors and carpeting.


• Sweeps floors and sidewalks.


• Strips and waxes floors.


• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, mirrors.


• Cleans restrooms, replaces supplies.


• Orders, stores, and stocks custodial supplies.


• Orders, stores, and stocks soda machines and collects monies from machines.


• Lubricates locks and door hinges.


• Arranges tables, chairs, and equipment for classes and programs.


• Works with vendors such as electricians and plumbers to solve maintenance problems.


• Assists building users as necessary.


• Ensures safety protocols, including may serve as Safety Officer; maintains fire extinguishers, checks and replenishes first aid kits in buildings, checks eyewash stations monthly.


• Provides set-ups and take-downs for special events, lectures, displays, weddings, etc.


• Ensures emergency and exit lights work properly.


• Turns off lights in the evening and checks lights in buildings.


• Dusts and washes venetian blinds; dusts file cabinets, furniture, pool tables.


• Adjusts tables, chairs, stools and assembles shelves and utility carts.


• Takes copy paper to the administrative wing.


• Makes deliveries and pickups.


• Decorates building for programs and holidays.


• Completes minor maintenance on audio-visual equipment.


• Keeps insects away from building.


• Snow removal when needed.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA’s that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Ability to–

• Perform minor building repairs.


• Perform building cleaning work.


• Follow oral and written instructions.


• Deal effectively with the public.


• Understanding of safety protocols.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education

Completion of the tenth grade.

Experience

None

Licenses or Certificates

Valid driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations may be required.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

Operation of County owned vehicle may be required.

May be subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands

Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.

Unusual Demands

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from working with waste material.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $21.57 - $24.72 per hour; $39,257 - $44,990 annually

Grade 713, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Department of Public Works, Buildings and Grounds

Position closing date: November 20, 2026

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave


• 10 days of annual leave


• 5 days of personal leave


• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year


• Defined Contribution Plan


• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Flexible spending accounts


• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement


• Gym membership discounts

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.