Assistant Building Service Manager I

St. Mary's County Public Schools

Great Mills High School

• Great Mills, Maryland This job is also posted in St.

Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID:

5934277

Application Deadline:

Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Release Date:

September 21, 2026

Application Deadline:

October 5, 2026

Requisition:

12520

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:

Assistant Building Service Manager I

Location:

Great Mills High School

Salary:

The salary for this position will be based on

EASMC-ESP

salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees

• Range 6. ($38,022
• 57,504)
  

Effective:

October 2026

APPLICATION

PROCEDURES

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 5, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK

The Assistant Building Service Manager I (generally assigned to a small to mid-sized elementary school) is primarily responsible for directing a staff of Building Service personnel during the evening hours to provide a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students that meets the standards set forth by the Department of Operations. This position ensures that consistent, proactive customer service is provided and custodial cleaning is performed safely by all employees. The Assistant Building Service Manager I provides support and assistance to the Building Service Manager I in the following areas: leadership, training, record keeping, accountability of crewmembers; management of custodial supplies; planning and supporting school activities; ensuring that the school is secured properly and is ready to receive students and faculty every day. The Assistant Building Service Manager I is generally scheduled for the day shift 2:00 PM

• 10:30 PM. The Assistant Building Service Manager I at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School's shift is 10:30 AM
• 7:00 PM; however, specific scheduling circumstances exist at some school locations. The day shift (6:00 AM
• 2:30 PM) on days when school is not in session.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members

Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality

Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed

Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions

Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents and the community in a timely manner

Ability to report to work daily and on time

Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours

Possesses and effectively utilizes considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in operational support of school activities

Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours

Understands the proper use, care, maintenance, and storage of all custodial and cleaning equipment

Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School System

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Informs Building Service Manager I of all absentees during the evening shift

Supports and adjusts cleaning plan around special events and programs

Assists the Building Service Manager I in coordinating and assigning the daily duties of evening building service crewmembers

Directs the work of building service crewmembers in accordance with the site team cleaning plan and instructions provided by the Building Service Manager I

Communicates with the Building Service Manager I on the supply, material, and equipment needs of the operations staff on the evening shift

Conducts hands-on training with building service crewmembers

Secures school facilities and complies with all Safety & Security guidelines; effectively operates building alarm system

Is on call to respond to alarm situations after hours at all times

Assists in the preparation of work orders, supply inventories, and other tasks as assigned

Moves and sets up furniture to support all school functions

Provides support of after-hour activities by school and community groups

Inspects school building to ensure that facility is secure at the end of the evening shift

Reports maintenance or facility problems to the Building Service Manager I

Performs a full range of custodial tasks while directing the work of building service crewmembers on the evening shift

Instructs building service crewmembers in proper and safe use of custodial supplies and equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment

Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School diploma or (GED)

One (1) year of experience in the care and cleaning of school or office facilities with increasing levels of responsibility

Must have reliable transportation to get to/from work

Must have flexibility of schedule to respond to building alarm calls at all hours; and

Must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements:

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent and repetitive basis

Stand/walk on tile and/or concrete flooring for extended periods

Carry & utilize backpack and hip-mounted vacuum cleaners, weighing up to 20 pounds for extended periods of time

Climb ladders up to 15 feet high

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE

The salary for this position will be based on

EASMC-ESP

salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees

• Range 6.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY

EASMC-ESP

Updated 5.2025, 09.2025

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$38,022 to $57,504 Per Year

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required