IMMEDIATE: Building Service Worker (Shift I), Goshen ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad Closes 11/13/26

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Building Service Worker for Goshen Elementary School in Gaithersburg. The role covers custodial and grounds tasks with a day shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM), 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. This entry/highly physical position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and adherence to safety protocols.

The wage range is $20.65 to $26.16 per hour, with emergency personnel duties and occasional overtime. Uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of the ninth grade is required.
• High School or GED diploma preferred.
• Experience in cleaning buildings and grounds.
• Other combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Certificate License: None

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning and grounds maintenance in schools and administrative buildings.
• Operate and maintain custodial equipment and supplies.
• Monitor spaces to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Follow instructions and communicate with customers.
• Report to buildings during inclement weather as required.

Skills

Custodial basics

Operate equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Safety monitoring

Emergency procedures

Reading instructions

Customer communication

SSPGS knowledge

Education

Completion of ninth grade

HS diploma or GED preferred

Experience in cleaning

Other combinations considered

Certificate License: None

Job description

Job Description - IMMEDIATE: Building Service Worker (Shift I), Goshen ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad Closes 11/13/26 (26007AJ)

Job Description

IMMEDIATE: Building Service Worker (Shift I), Goshen ES, 8hrs/12mo, Ad Closes 11/13/26

Job Specific Information : Duty day 6:00 AM-2:30 PMVisit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement informationGRADE 6The 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

Goshen Elementary School

Primary Location

Gaithersburg

Schedule

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

Working Months : 12

Shift

Day Job

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