Immediate: Building Service Manager III, Arcola ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 10/5/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Building Services/Custodial leader at Arcola Elementary School in Silver Spring. This full-time role oversees the school plant, building operations, and grounds, ensuring sanitary, safety, and operating standards are met, with supervision of staff and coordination with the principal.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, experience in general cleaning, and MCPS Building Manager Test completion; a boiler certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• MCPS Building Manager Test completion preferred; boiler certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school plant, building operations, and grounds.
• Ensure sanitary, safety, and operating standards at all times.
• Supervise building service staff and coordinate with the principal.

Skills

Custodial operations

Supervisory skills

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Boiler certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Specific Information : Visit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement information6:00-2:00 p.m. Full TimeThe wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $35.02 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

MCPS Official Job Description

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.

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 engineers license indicating proficiency in the safe operation of low pressure boilers preferred. Completion of the MCPS Building Manager Test at the required score.

Job

Building Services / Custodial

Job Grade : 13 Optimal Qualified

Organization

Arcola Elementary School

Primary Location

Silver Spring

Schedule

Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months : 12

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Sep 24, 2026, 8:47:22 PM - Oct 6, 2026, 3:59:00 AM