Immediate: Building Service Worker (Shift I), Fox Chapel ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad closes 11/17/26

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

Job summary

Fox Chapel Elementary School in Germantown is seeking a custodial worker to perform cleaning and grounds maintenance in schools and administrative buildings. The role involves light mentor-style on-the-job training, basic use of cleaning equipment, and ensuring a safe, clean environment for students and staff.

The position is full-time with daytime hours, and emergencies or weather events may require reporting to buildings outside regular shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade required.
• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds.
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs building cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance in schools and admin buildings.
• Receives on-the-job training for custodial tasks and equipment use.
• Emergency personnel status during inclement weather; report to buildings as needed.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

9th grade completion

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 informationThe 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

MCPS Official Job Description

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 monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment. Must possesses 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

Fox Chapel Elementary School

Primary Location

Germantown

Schedule

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

Working Months : 12

Shift

Day Job