Substitute Building Service Worker

Calvert County Public Schools; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for a dedicated Substitute Building Service Worker to ensure cleanliness and maintenance in schools and administrative buildings. This role involves performing various cleaning tasks, operating custodial equipment, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a supportive team where your efforts contribute significantly to the daily operations of the school community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and ability to operate custodial equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing surfaces.
• Lift and move heavy objects and perform manual labor as required.

Skills

Cleaning methods knowledge

Custodial equipment operation

Good human relations skills

Ability to read and write

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor machines

Mops

Brooms

Job description

POSITION: SUBSTITUTE BUILDING SERVICE WORKER

LOCATION: To Be Determined

REPORTS TO: Principal, Supervisor of Operations, or designee

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs building cleaning and related facilities support work in schools and administrative buildings. This position requires manual work relating to efficient performance of general cleaning and routine maintenance tasks. The nature of the work is repetitive and requires sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment. Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. Employees are required to think, concentrate, and interact with others. Employees are expected to come to work regularly and promptly. Employees must be able to work under stress and meet all deadlines. The work is usually inspected in detail upon completion. Incumbent receives general direction and evaluation from principal, supervisor of Operations, or designee.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, possession of a general education development (GED) program certificate, or Maryland high school certificate of attendance preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.)

At the time of application, the candidate must have:

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment.
• Must know the proper use of mops, brooms, floor machines, and related equipment.
• Must possess good human relations and communications skills.
• Ability to read and write.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing of floors and other surfaces.
• Uses floor machines in stripping, waxing, and polishing of floors.
• Vacuums carpets and uses carpet cleaning machines.
• Works at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts.
• Lifts and moves heavy objects and performs manual labor.
• Collects trash and recycling and places in appropriate dumpsters for removal.
• Assists in maintenance and care of the school grounds.
• Cleans sinks and restrooms.
• Dusts and cleans furniture, chalkboards, blinds, unit ventilators, registers, vents, and light fixtures.
• Cleans doors, glass windows, mirrors, and polishes fixtures.
• Replaces lamps and ceiling tiles.
• Ability to perform lunch duties, such as cleaning tables, emptying trash, dust mop floors, and cleaning up spills.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks.
• Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs.
• Keeps grounds clear of people not on official school business.
• Assists visitors by giving directions and needed explanations.
• Assists law enforcement officers as directed by the principal.
• Attends safety, maintenance, and custodial meetings as requested by the building services manager, principal, and supervisor of Operations.
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
• Comes to work regularly and promptly.
• Works under stress and meets deadlines.

OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Performs related work as required or assigned by the building principal, supervisor of Operations, or designee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary Substitute assignment. Hours reimbursed at current substitute building service worker pay rate. If chosen for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in direct deposit.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov.