Facility Services, Lead

Frederick County Public Schools

Job Location:

Green Valley, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Facilities/Facility Services Lead

Date Posted:
4/15/2026

Location:
Green Valley Elementary School

Date Available:
05/16/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

The Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Districts mission is to inspire innovate & motivate. FCPS serves more than 46000 students and 280000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. FCPS provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment where excellence in college and career preparedness are paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for every child every day.

Work Year Calendar and Hours

12-month position (260 days / year) 8 hours per day
Daily work hours: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

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Salary
Support Salary Scale Grade S08: $23.85per hour; starting

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School see linked salary scale for the full range.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The purpose of this position is to ensure the cleanliness safety and operational readiness of district facilities creating a welcoming and conducive environment for students staff and the community. The role focuses on overseeing custodial operations performing routine and deep cleaning tasks and maintaining grounds to meet high standards of functionality and appearance.

Key responsibilities include scheduling and supervising custodial staff inspecting work to ensure quality managing supplies and equipment and coordinating contracted services such as snow removal and grass mowing. This position also emphasizes safety compliance by monitoring work areas maintaining tools and adhering to OSHA and district policies.

Aligned with the departments strategic goals this role supports operational excellence by proactively addressing facility needs ensuring a high level of cleanliness and fostering collaboration among staff to enhance productivity. By maintaining safe clean and well-functioning facilities this position directly contributes to the districts mission of providing a supportive and effective learning environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform routine custodial tasks such as cleaning assigned areas graffiti removal replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles unclogging plumbing fixtures and minor equipment repairs.

Complete deep cleaning tasks including refinishing floors washing furniture high cleaning and carpet cleaning.

Carry out seasonal grounds keeping tasks such as snow removal salt spreading grass mowing mulching and trash policing.

Assess work of custodians and provide feedback to ensure facility is maintained to established standards.

Ensure efficient custodial scheduling to support building operations extracurricular activities and emergencies while minimizing overtime costs.

Conduct regular building walk-throughs to assess cleanliness operational readiness and safety.

Oversee contracted services such as snow removal grass mowing and integrated pest management (IPM).

Maintain custodial supply levels to support operations and prevent spoilage.

Complete and submit work orders and reports such as supply requisitions repair requests and oil tank readings in a timely and accurate manner.

Train new custodial staff to ensure proper cleaning techniques and adherence to standards.

Assist and support other personnel in completing facility-related tasks as needed.

Communicate effectively to enhance productivity and foster respectful relationships across the organization.

Attend training sessions and meetings to maintain and improve skills and knowledge.

Maintain work areas in a clean safe and sanitary condition adhering to OSHA and FCPS standards.

Monitor work activities to prevent injuries and ensure site safety immediately reporting unsafe conditions or broken equipment.

Ensure that all tasks including those performed by staff are completed safely and efficiently.

Operate and maintain powered equipment tractors snow blowers and lawn mowers following all applicable safety regulations.

Inspect and maintain tools and equipment to ensure they remain in safe working condition.

The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Three (3) years of paid professional experience in the custodial field or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved.

Certification/License:
None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
Paid professional custodial experience related to a public entity preferably an agency related to public education.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Valid drivers license.

Familiarity with the FCPS policies goals and programs.

Certification/License:
None

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
The following knowledge skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.
Ability to read and write.

Ability to use a computer and properly use an FCPS e-mail account.

Some knowledge of cleaning methods materials and equipment.

Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning.

Ability to work flexible schedules; day evening and nightshifts.

Regular and predictable attendance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical requirements of this position include sitting walking standing running jumping bending or twisting squatting or kneeling crawling reaching above shoulder level reaching below shoulder level ascending or descending using a ladder or other conveyance climbing stairs driving cars/light duty trucks using floor mounted foot controls to operate equipment(e.g. skid loaders backhoes or excavating equipment) repetitive motion of hands/fingers (e.g. keyboarding turning pages) fine manipulation with fingers pinching with fingers grasping with hand gripping lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds lifting/carrying 26-50 pounds lifting/carrying more than 50 pounds pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds pushing/pulling 26-50 pounds pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds balancing on moving surfaces balancing on narrow surfaces balancing on slippery surfaces balancing on uneven surfaces seeing objects at a distanceseeing objects peripherally using depth perception seeing close work (e.g. typed print) distinguishing colors hearing conversations or sounds hearing via radio or telepone communicating through speech communicating by writing/reading and distinguishing odors by smell.

The work environment requirements of this position include work in/exposure to inclement weather work in/exposure to cold water work in confined areas (under desks in heating vents etc.) exposure to dust chemicals or fumes work around moving machinery tor mobile equipment work around moving mechanical parts work on an off moving equipment work on slippery or uneven surface exposure to high noise levels exposure to blood body fluid or materials contaminated by blood or body fluids (e.g. hospital lab clinic public protection environment) exposure to aggressive/angry people in the work environment.

Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENTS RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.

Position Type:Facilities/Facility Services LeadDate Posted:4/15/2026Location:Green Valley Elementary SchoolDate Available:05/16/2026 Closing Date: Open Until FilledThe Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Districts mission is to inspire innovate & motivate. FCPS serves more than 46000 students and ...

Position Type:
Facilities/Facility Services Lead

Date Posted:
4/15/2026

Location:
Green Valley Elementary School

Date Available:
05/16/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

12-month position (260 days / year) 8 hours per day
Daily work hours: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM

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