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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.
- Unload's 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- 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.
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 leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
SALARY: Regular Rate: Grade 02 on the AFSCME Pay Scale $15.98 to $22.89 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 www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll.
This 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 supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will 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 personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information Office of Staffing & Licensure Phone: 443-809-7872 Email: [email protected]
About Us
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!
