Building Service Worker
Building Service Worker
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Job Description
Under general supervision performs building cleaning and facilities maintenance work. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- 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 remove 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 the Department of Facilities Management and Strategic Planning 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.
Qualifications
Education Training and Experience:
- High school diploma preferred. Experience in general cleaning preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
- None.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Retirement: Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System.
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 paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
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 document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required
Application Instructions
Please 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). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- 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 references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Pre-Employment Requirements:- All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnelmustattend aBadges and Benefitssession.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
Office of Staffing & Licensure
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Employment Type
Hourly
