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Building Service Worker (Job ID# 3955)

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC

SCHOOLSPrince Frederick, Maryland 20678September 13, 2026POSITIONBuilding Service WorkerDEPARTMENTMaintenaceLOCATIONPatuxent High SchoolREPORTS TOPrincipal, Supervisor of Operations, or designee

ANNUAL WORK SUMMARY12

months per year, 245 days per year, 8 hours per day.

WAGE/PAY

RATEScale 3:$20.21/hr - $25.24/hrFLSA STATUSNon-exempt

APPLICATION

DEADLINESeptember 21, 2026EFFECTIVE START DATEImmediate Vacancy

POSITION 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

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:1. High school diploma, possession of a general education development (GED) program certificate, or Maryland high school certificate of attendance preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

None

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:1. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment2. Ability to operate custodial equipment3. Must know the proper use of mops, brooms, floor machines, and related equipment4. Must possess good human relations and communications skills5. Ability to read and write6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES

1. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing of floors and other surfaces2. Cleans cafeteria during and after lunch, cleaning tables, emptying trash, dust mop floors, and cleaning up spills.3. Cleans and maintains sinks, water fountains and restrooms.4. Vacuums carpets and uses carpet cleaning machine5. Dusts and cleans furniture, chalkboards, blinds, unit ventilators, registers, vents, and light fixtures6. Cleans doors, glass windows, mirrors, and chrome fixtures7. Uses floor machines in stripping, waxing, and polishing of floors8. Replaces lamps and ceiling tiles9. Removes snow and ice from sidewalks10. Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs11. Works at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts12. Lifts and moves heavy objects and performs manual labor13. Collects trash and recycling and places in appropriate dumpsters for removal14. Assists in maintenance and care of the school grounds15. Assist with secures doors and turns off lighting at the end of the evening.16. Removes snow and ice from sidewalks17. Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs18. Keeps grounds clear of people not on official school business19. Assists visitors by giving directions and needed explanations20. Assists law enforcement officers as directed by the principal21. Attends safety, maintenance, and custodial meetings as requested by the building services manager, principal, and supervisor of Operations22. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others23. Comes to work regularly and promptly24. Works under stress and meets deadlines

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND 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 AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/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

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - calvertnet.k12.md.us.

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

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

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 StatementPursuant 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 employment w direct contact with minors may have occurred. 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 w the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination StatementCalvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

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