Community Aide - Department of General Services

Baltimore Convention Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Community Aide to support the Department of General Services at Abel Wolman Municipal Building. The role focuses on custodial work, basic facilities maintenance, and administrative support to ensure safe and efficient city facilities and fleet operations.

Minimum requirement is one year of cleaning or custodial experience. The position involves hands-on tasks, safety procedures, and occasional participation in emergencies or weather-related events.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in cleaning or custodial work.
• Willingness to perform maintenance and custodial duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facilities maintenance tasks and custodial duties.
• Support repair, painting, and cleaning activities as needed.
• Maintain orderly storerooms and inventory records.
• Respond to facilities or fleet related issues and assist with safety compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

## Community Aide - Department of General ServicesApplylocations: Abel Wolman Municipal Buildingposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0016002**THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION****SALARY RANGE:****$****15.00 - $30.00 HOURLY****Get to Know Us**Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.**Job Summary:**The Community Aide supports the Department of General Services by assisting with facilities maintenance operations and/or fleet service coordination. This role provides hands-on support to skilled trades staff, performs general maintenance and custodial duties, and assists with administrative, customer service, and compliance-related functions to ensure City facilities and fleet operations run efficiently and safely.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Assists Building Repairers or Fleet staff with repair, maintenance, and operational support tasks, including priming and painting walls; installing, repairing, or replacing doors, ceilings, floorboards, windows, or supporting fleet equipment and vehicle operations.* Performs minor painting, carpentry, custodial, or general maintenance duties as assigned in facilities or fleet environments.* Conducts visual inspections of City-owned facilities, fixtures, equipment, or fleet assets and reports maintenance, safety, or operational issues to supervisors.* Leads or assists with cleanup and organization following repairs, maintenance work, emergencies, or weather-related events.* Responds to City emergencies or inclement weather events in support of facilities or fleet operations, as required.* Maintains an orderly storeroom, rotates stock, tracks supplies, and enters inventory or materials data into computerized systems.* Performs general housekeeping and cleanliness duties to ensure safe, organized, and functional workspaces.* Follows established safety procedures, departmental policies, and supervisor instructions while supporting daily operations.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*** One (1) year of experience in cleaning, custodial work.**Preferred:*** Experience in facilities support and maintenance, customer service, or administrative support, skilled trades assistance, or fleet operations is preferred.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Knowledge of the tools, materials, techniques and equipment of four of the five following areas: painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing or electrical trades.* Knowledge of cleaning materials and methods.* Ability to perform minor painting and carpentry duties.* Strong customer service and communication skills.* Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.* Ability to follow instructions.* Ability read gauges and monitor furnaces.**Background Check** Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. **Probation**All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month.**NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.**Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.