Building Services Manager III, Bethesda ES, 8hrs/12mos, Ad Closes 06/12/25

Montgomery County Public Schools; Bethesda (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Building Services Manager for Bethesda Elementary School. The role involves the management of facility operations, ensuring safety and sanitary standards, and supervising building service staff. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have experience in facility management and cleaning services. This full-time position requires physical strength and emergency response readiness.

Benefits

Provided uniforms

Regular overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• Possession of a current and valid boiler certificate preferred.
• Completion of the MCPS Building Manager Test required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school plant and building operations.
• Ensure safety and sanitary standards are met.
• Train and supervise building service staff.

Skills

Knowledge of emergency response procedures

Human relations and communication skills

Supervision and training ability

Education

High School or GED diploma

Tools

Custodial and grounds care equipment

Job description

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Summary Description

Under direction, has the immediate responsibility for the management of the school plant, building operations, and property and ground. Work of the class involves responsibility for achieving and maintaining prescribed sanitary, safety, and operating standards, and security of a school plant. General and special instructions are received from the school principal or designee; technical supervision and guidance is received from the area building services supervisor. NOTE: Overall responsibilities of building service managers at all levels are generally the same; specific duties may vary depending upon the size of the plant, number of building service workers and presence of a plant equipment operator on the staff. In larger schools the manager is less involved in actual performance of these duties and is more actively engaged in supervision of the building service staff. 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 and may be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor.

Summary Description

Under direction, has the immediate responsibility for the management of the school plant, building operations, and property and ground. Work of the class involves responsibility for achieving and maintaining prescribed sanitary, safety, and operating standards, and security of a school plant. General and special instructions are received from the school principal or designee; technical supervision and guidance is received from the area building services supervisor. NOTE: Overall responsibilities of building service managers at all levels are generally the same; specific duties may vary depending upon the size of the plant, number of building service workers and presence of a plant equipment operator on the staff. In larger schools the manager is less involved in actual performance of these duties and is more actively engaged in supervision of the building service staff. 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 and may be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor.

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $22.87 and $32.20 per hour, based on MCPS years of service. Benefit Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/vie 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

13

Organization

Bethesda Elementary School

Primary Location

Bethesda

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

12

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Jun 4, 2025, 7:25:59 AM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

MCPS written test is required.Advanced knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in building service work. Operates and maintains custodial and grounds care equipment including automatic scrubbers, burnishers, snow blowers and hydraulic lift; uses personal protective equipment and other safety tools and practices; manages human and material resources to ensure quality service and a safe environment; working knowledge of the safe efficient procedures for operating central heating plants and the ability to make minor adjustments and service repairs to the equipment; possesses advanced knowledge of emergency response procedures, including code red/blue, fire code regulations, inclement weather procedures, etc; skilled to train, assign, supervise, and inspect work of subordinates; ability to maintain records of time and materials, and to prepare routine reports, records, evaluations; utilizes computer technology to order supplies and equipment, process maintenance work orders, communicate with administrators and other staff to effectively manage school operations; good human relations and communication skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience

High School or GED diploma required. 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.Certificate License:Possession of a current and valid boiler certificate and stationary engineer^s license indicating proficiency in the safe operation of low pressure boilers preferred. Completion of the MCPS Building Manager Test at the required score.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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