SCHOOL OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Falls Church City Public Schools; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Falls Church City Public Schools seeks a School Operations Technician for Jessie Thackrey Preschool to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students and staff. The role blends custodial and security responsibilities to maintain facilities and screen visitors on site.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and familiarity with basic office tech. Prior school or security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and in various settings.
• Knowledge of computer and office equipment basics.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, families, staff and visitors.
• Combine custodial and security duties to keep facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Monitor and control access to the school building and screen visitors.

Skills

Strong communication

Cleaning methods

Instructions following

Team relationships

Work in all weather

Computer & office equipment

Safety protocols

Independent multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in school/custodial/security preferred

Job description

SCHOOL OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

• Position Type:
  Support Staff
• Date Posted:
  8/4/2026
• Location:
  JESSIE THACKREY PRESCHOOL
• Date Available:
  08/17/2026

General Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, families, staff and visitors to FCCPS buildings. This position combines custodial and security responsibilities to ensure the facility remains clean, safe, and well-maintained. Includes responsibility for monitoring and controlling access to the school building and screening visitors.

For more information see the job description page on the FCCPS website.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
• The ability to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
• Knowledge and basic experience using a computer and office equipment
• The ability to follow safety protocols
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
• Experience in a school, childcare, custodial, or security-related role preferred

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work, requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Work requires climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils
• The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment