Custodial Engineer I Western Heights Middle School

Applitrack; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools seeks a Custodial Engineer I at Western Heights Middle School to maintain facilities, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

This 12-month, 8-hour shift position is classified under Grade 9 of the ESP Salary Scale ($22.88 - $41.38) and reports to the Facilities Operations Manager. The role includes routine cleaning, basic maintenance, and grounds care to support school operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and operate gas-powered equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Willingness to participate in in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks such as scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting using hand or mechanical tools.
• Provide a presence to deter theft and vandalism and protect the school.
• Care for heating/air conditioning systems as scheduled and assist with minor repairs.
• Clean and care for the grounds and maintain custodial equipment/inventory.
• Keep records and order supplies as needed.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Custodial Engineer I Western Heights Middle School JobID: 15158

• Position Type:
  Maintenance and Operations/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Location:
  Western Heights Middle School
• Closing Date:
  10/02/2026

Custodial Engineer I
Western Heights Middle School
Grade 9 of the ESP Salary Scale ($22.88 - $41.38)
8 Hours/Day, 12-Month Work Year,1st Shift
Reports to Facilities Operations Manager
Employee Benefits Summary

Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or has any combination of education, training, or experience that would qualify the candidate to successfully perform in the position.
Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, etc., carrying reasonable loads, shoveling snow, operating gas powered equipment, and other manual tasks as required to maintain the buildings in first-class condition.
Ability to follow oral or simple written instructions.
Willingness to participate in in-service training programs.
Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
Previous experience in commercial cleaning and mechanical/carpentry work.

Role Responsibilities
Perform operations as scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, waxing, dusting, etc., involved in the cleaning of school buildings by using hand or mechanical cleaning tools.
Provide a presence to protect school against fire, discourage theft, and/or damage by trespassers.
Care for and/or checks (as required in the site schedule) the heating/air conditioning system whether it is low pressure, steam, hot air, electric, or oil fired system.
Assist with and/or make minor emergency repairs.
Clean and care for the grounds.
Keep work records and inventory of custodial equipment and supplies, and order supplies when necessary.
Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements
The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be able to operate powered equipment.
Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk stairs, climb, and shovel.
Will be subjected to loud noises, dusts, fumes, and hot and cold outdoor temperatures.