Facility Service Worker

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education organization is seeking a Facility Services Worker to maintain facilities in a clean and safe condition. Responsibilities include performing custodial tasks, securing facilities, and ensuring safety compliance. A high school diploma is preferred, with the ability to read and write at a 10th-grade level. Candidates should be able to work flexible hours and lift up to 50 pounds regularly. This role is essential for providing a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a 10th grade level.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic custodial tasks in assigned area.
• Secure facility when not in use.
• Monitor work areas for safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning methods knowledge

Customer service

Ability to work flexible schedules

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Small cleaning equipment

Powered work platforms

Job description

• Position Type: Facilities/ Facility Services Worker
• Date Posted: 4/13/2026
• Location: Linganore Creek Elementary School
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Position Overview

The Facility Services Worker maintains facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety to maximize and optimize facility use by students, staff, and visitors.

Work Year Calendar and Hours

Qualifying shifts are eligible for a shift differential of $35.83 per pay period.

Under the Fair Labor and Standard Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

Essential Functions

• Consistently perform daily custodial tasks in assigned area including: empty trash and recycle containers, remove visible dirt and debris from floors, wet mop all hard surface floors, rearrange furniture, and clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and drinking fountains.
• Consistently perform periodic custodial tasks in assigned area including: low and high dusting, window cleaning, wiping down furniture and work surfaces, burnishing tile floors, and washing walls.
• Consistently maintain assigned area at or above a level of cleanliness rated as "good" or higher on the Custodial Services Inspection.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings and rooms. Secure facility when not in use: checking for unlocked doors/windows/gates, arming alarm, turning off lights, and reporting unauthorized occupants to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
• Reassignment between work shifts may occur at any time in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement.
• Communicate in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respectful relationships across the organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Consistently display an attitude of teamwork/cooperation/professionalism with an ability to follow both written and verbal directions with minimal follow up.
• Consistently report promptly for work, utilize time wisely, and maintain an acceptable pattern of attendance that must not adversely affect overall productivity, infringe on coworkers, or impact the overall cleanliness of the facility.
• Perform seasonal tasks including: snow and ice removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, line trimming, mulching, raking, policing grounds for trash, and weeding.
• Perform deep cleaning tasks including: refinishing tile floors, refinishing wood floors, high cleaning from a ladder or man lift, washing furniture, and deep cleaning carpet.
• Perform as-needed custodial tasks including: graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, painting, minor repairs on custodial equipment, and minor maintenance and repair of building furniture and equipment.
• Consistently respond positively to change while showing a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work.

Safety Duties

• Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade specific, and FCPS standards/policies/procedures.
• Monitor activities in and around all work areas to prevent injuries and ensure site safety.
• Operate powered work platforms, man lifts, forklifts, tractors, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and string trimmers according to applicable regulations and safety procedures.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment to ensure availability in safe operating condition.
• Communicate immediately any unsafe working condition, broken equipment, or any issue requiring a work order.
• Work safely and efficiently at all times and report all incidents to the lead or assistant lead when working habits of others may be unsafe for staff, students or others.

The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read and write equivalent to a 10th grade educational level.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use a computer and properly use an FCPS e‑mail account.
• Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.
• Ability to work flexible schedules; day, evening, and night shifts.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach above shoulders, crouch, or crawl for varying periods of time.
• Able to access elevated workspaces via ladders and man lifts.
• Able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures along with hazards such as airborne particulates, chemical exposure, plant pollens, blood borne pathogens, and falling.
• Must be able to employ personal protective equipment necessary to protect against these situations.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching above and below shoulder level, ascending or descending a ladder, climbing stairs, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers, grasping, lifting/carrying 26‑50 pounds, pushing/pulling >50 pounds, balancing on moving, slippery, or uneven surfaces, seeing objects at a distance, using depth perception, seeing close work, hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, distinguishing odors by smell, communicating through speech, and communicating by writing/reading.
• Exposure to inclement weather, dust/fumes, hazardous equipment, work around moving mechanical parts, work on/off moving equipment, work on slippery surfaces, and exposure to high noise levels.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It is not written to include or be interpreted to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee. Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities or add required qualifications at any time.