Immediate: Building Service Worker (Shift I), S. Christa McAuliffe ES, 4hrs/12mo, Ad closes 11/6/26

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Germantown seeks an entry-level Building Services/Custodial worker. Under general supervision, you will perform cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance in schools and admin buildings, with on-the-job training provided.

The role is part-time with an evening shift, requiring physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasional overtime or night work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of building and grounds work.
• Ability to operate custodial and grounds care equipment.
• Familiarity with cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Ability to monitor spaces for safety and security.
• Basic emergency facility response knowledge.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance in schools and administrative buildings.
• Work under general supervision with on-the-job training in basic manual skills and equipment use.
• Maintain clean interiors and grounds, lifting and moving items as needed.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Equipment operation

Safe chemical handling

Emergency response awareness

Communication skills

Instruction following

Education

Ninth grade completion

High school diploma preferred

Experience in building/grounds cleaning

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.

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.

Job Specific Information

Visit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement information. The hours for this position are 4pm to 8pm. 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

Job

Building Services / Custodial

Job Grade

6

Organization

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

Primary Location

Germantown

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

12

Shift

Evening Job

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026, 12:44:35 PM

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