Building Service Worker - Posted to Create a Candidate Pool

Baltimore County Public Schools
US - Maryland - Towson
October 13, 2024
Construction

Position Type:
SUPPORT - ENTRY LEVEL/BUILDING SERVICE WORKER (J4300)

Date Posted:
10/2/2024

Location:
DISTRICT WIDE (000000)

Closing Date:
01/02/2025BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSJOB TITLE: Building Service Worker

REPORTS TO: Building Operations Supervisor

TITLE CODE: J4300

SCHEDULE: Full Time, Part Time and Substitute; Second Shift

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs building cleaning and facilities maintenance work. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Selects appropriate equipment and supplies; sweeps and cleans floors in shops, classrooms, offices and corridors.
Uses brooms, brushes, mops, power operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampooers, wet vacuums, liquid waxes & degreasers, dust absorbers and other custodial supplies.
Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage and recycles materials.
Unloads school supplies, delivers to proper storage area and positions on shelves or storage racks.
Moves heavy furniture, office and shop equipment and other items, which might necessitate the lifting of heavy or bulky articles.
Maintains lavatories in clean and sanitary condition. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, walls and partitions, cleans and deodorizes washbasins and other lavatory facilities. Refills towel, tissue, soap containers, etc.
Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators and other items, and replaces light bulbs/tubes and filters, which may necessitate climbing in excess of twenty-five (25) feet.
Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets and other office or classroom equipment.
Cleans shop areas, removing grease and oil from equipment, following preventive maintenance procedures when disposing of waste and scraps.
Assists cafeteria personnel by cleaning, mopping, and waxing cafeteria floor, by cleaning chairs and tables or by lifting cartons or sacks of food or cafeteria supplies.
Participates in snow removal program by shoveling snow, or spreading chemicals, sweeping or as otherwise directed
Makes rounds of facility to check fire alarms, boilers, HVAC equipment, doors, and windows.
Identifies situations in which emergency shut-off of electrical and mechanical equipment is required and shuts off equipment when appropriate. Reports emergencies to appropriate school and Physical Facilities department staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Makes repairs to equipment and materials, consistent with individual talents.

Operates HVAC equipment under the direction of the Building Operations Supervisor.

Performs other duties of similar scope and complexity as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in general cleaning preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:
None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Pre-Employment):

Some knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of custodial work.
Basic knowledge of, or ability to learn, emergency facility response procedures.
Ability to learn how to properly operate and maintain custodial care equipment.
Ability to learn the proper method and use of approved cleaning supplies and chemicals.
Ability to monitor building spaces to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, school staff, and others.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Requires frequent intervals of considerable physical effort to lift and empty containers of trash, move furniture and unload and load supplies. Requires frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing of heavy equipment and materials. Requires frequent bending, stooping and crouching.
Exercises care while operating power equipment to prevent injury to others; may be responsible for damage to cleaning equipment through improper use.
Employees in this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required SALARY: Regular Rate: Grade 02 on the AFSCME Pay Scale $15. 66 to $22. 44 per hour
Substitute Rate: $15. 50
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at . OTHER COMPENSATION:
This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at . Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement SystemFLSA: Non-exempt

This position is eligible for overtime and/or compensatory time under FLSA.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
Application InstructionsPlease read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them t.

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