Building Service Manager I

Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School in Leonardtown, MD, seeks a Building Service Manager I to lead custodial operations and staff, ensuring a safe, clean learning environment daily.

The full-time, twelve-month position offers day shifts with the ESP salary range of $44,078 to $66,670 per year. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and relevant facility experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 48 semester credits or 2 years’ experience in care/cleaning of facilities preferred.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Flexible schedule to respond to alarms 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Directs custodial operations and staff to maintain safe, clean learning environment.
• Plan supply, material, and equipment needs with supervisor.
• Coordinate with after-hours events and staff for smooth operations.
• Train building service crewmembers and enforce safety procedures.
• Maintain logs on plant systems, fuel usage, waste, and alarms.
• Prepare work orders and manage custody supplies and equipment.

Skills

Reliability

Transportation

Schedule flexibility

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 semester credits or 2 years facilities experience

Job description

St. Mary's County Public Schools Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School - Leonardtown, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Building Service Manager I

Job Details

Job ID: 5906829

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Release Date: August 28, 2026

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

Requisition: 12500

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: Building Service Manager I

Location: Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School

Salary: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees – Range 11. ($44,078-$66,670)

Effective: September 2026

NATURE OF WORK

The Building Service Manager I (generally assigned to a small to mid-sized elementary school) is primarily responsible for directing all custodial operations and a staff of Building Service personnel to provide a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students that meets the standards set forth by the Department of Operations. This position also ensures that consistent, proactive customer service is provided, and custodial cleaning is performed safely by all employees. The Building Service Manager I provides support and assistance 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; monitoring of all building plant systems and operations (HVAC, alarm, etc.). The Building Service Manager I position is generally scheduled for the day shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, and the Building Service Manager I assigned to the Board of Education day shift is 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM, however, 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 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
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• 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

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work of building service crewmembers in accordance with the site team cleaning plan
• Communicates with the Assistant Building Service Manager I to plan the supply, material, and equipment needs of the operations staff
• Plans support of after-hour activities by school and community groups
• Communicates with the Department of Operations with regard to staffing, absenteeism, supply inventory, custodial equipment maintenance and repair, and other issues impacting school operational functioning
• Supports and adjusts cleaning plan around special events, programs, and absenteeism
• Conducts hands-on training with building service crewmembers
• Instructs building service crewmembers in proper and safe use of custodial supplies and equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment
• Maintains logs and reports plant systems and operational functions such as fuel usage, waste and recycling collection, pest control, grounds services, alarm systems, building usage, and kitchen inspection
• Utilizes online work order system to report maintenance or facility problems and/or repairs
• Responds to needs of students and faculty and performs a full range of custodial tasks in support of school activity each day
• Secures school facilities and complies with all Safety & Security guidelines; effectively operates building alarm system
• Responds to alarm situations after hours- on call status
• Prepares work orders, supply inventories, and other tasks as assigned
• Moves and sets up furniture to support all school functions
• Monitors school building and grounds to ensure facilities are maintained in a safe and secure manner
• Coordinates with building contractors to facilitate efficient construction, repair, or service in school facilities
• Coordinates with the building’s Food Service Manager to facilitate efficient delivery of food and food related products to the school
• Maintains the proper use, care, maintenance, and storage of all custodial and cleaning equipment
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma or (GED)
• Forty-eight (48) Semester credits of higher education or two (2) years of experience in the care and cleaning of school or business 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
• Must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements:

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 11.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC-ESP

Updated 04.2025, 5.2025

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$44,078 to $66,670 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]