Immediate: Building Service Worker (Shift I), Dr. Ronald E. McNair ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 10/23/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Germantown is seeking a Building Service Worker (Shift I) at Ronald A. McNair Elementary School to perform building cleaning and grounds maintenance under general supervision.

The role is entry-level, with on-the-job training, requiring completion of ninth grade (HS diploma or GED preferred). Uniforms provided; overtime or night work may be required; emergency reporting during severe weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade required. High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment after training.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior of buildings and maintain grounds.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment as trained.
• Monitor spaces to ensure a safe environment and report hazards.
• Be prepared for overtime or night work and emergencies.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description - Immediate: Building Service Worker (Shift I), Dr. Ronald E. McNair ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 10/23/26 (26006YT)

Job Specific Information: Visit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement information. The wage range for this position is between $20.65 and $26.16 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs building cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. This is the entry and general worker level in the building service staff positions. Employees receive on the job training in the application of simple manual skill and use of cleaning and grounds tools and equipment, and supplies to clean interior of buildings and maintain grounds. Nature of work is repetitive and requires sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements. 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. May be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Some knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of building and grounds work. Ability to learn how to properly operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment; Ability to learn the proper use of approved cleaning supplies and chemicals. Ability to monitor building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment. Must possess a basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to communicate with customers. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

Completion of the ninth grade required. High School or GED diploma preferred. 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, may be considered.

Certificate License: None

Job

Building Services / Custodial

Job Grade

6 Senior Qualified

Organization

Ronald A. McNair Elementary School

Primary Location

Germantown

Schedule

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

Working Months: 12

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

Oct 14, 2026, 6:32:18 PM - Oct 24, 2026, 3:59:00 AM