Substitute Building Service Worker

NOTICE OF VACANCY

July 7, 2025

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 -(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

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