Building Service Worker, Part Time (Job ID# 2521) - Calvert County Public Schools : Job Details

NOTICE OF VACANCYJuly 18, 2024POSITION:BUILDING SERVICE WORKER - PART TIMELOCATION:TBDPOSITION 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.REPORTS TO:Principal, Supervisor of Operations, or designeeEDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma, possession of a general education development (GED) program certificate, or Maryland high school certificate of attendance preferred

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:

Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment

Ability to operate custodial equipment

Must know the proper use of mops, brooms, floor machines, and related equipment

Must possess good human relations and communications skills

Ability to read and write

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing of floors and other surfaces

Cleans cafeteria during and after lunch, cleaning tables, emptying trash, dust mop floors, and cleaning up spills.

Cleans and maintains sinks, water fountains and restrooms.

Vacuums carpets and uses carpet cleaning machine

Dusts and cleans furniture, chalkboards, blinds, unit ventilators, registers, vents, and light fixtures

Cleans doors, glass windows, mirrors, and chrome fixtures

Uses floor machines in stripping, waxing, and polishing of floors

Replaces lamps and ceiling tiles

Removes snow and ice from sidewalks

Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs

Works at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts

Lifts and moves heavy objects and performs manual labor

Collects trash and recycling and places in appropriate dumpsters for removal

Assists in maintenance and care of the school grounds

Assist with secures doors and turns off lighting at the end of the evening.

Removes snow and ice from sidewalks

Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs

Keeps grounds clear of people not on official school business

Assists visitors by giving directions and needed explanations

Assists law enforcement officers as directed by the principal

Attends safety, maintenance, and custodial meetings as requested by the building services manager, principal, and supervisor of Operations

Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others

Comes to work regularly and promptly

Works under stress and meets deadlines

OTHER 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 designeePHYSICAL DEMANDS:Requires moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) poundsUNUSUAL DEMANDS:May be subject to a flexible work scheduleTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Twelve (12) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications applied to the salary schedule for support employees (Scale 3). All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.FLSA STATUS:Non-exemptEVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:School Year 2024-2025APPLICATION PROCEDURE:This posting will remain open until filled.All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.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 where 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 where 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, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources443-###-####

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: or call 1-800-###-####.Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment StatementDiscrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.Students, parents and community members may report allegations of harassment to:Ms. Cecelia LewisDirector of Student ServicesCalvert County Public Schools1305 Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick, MD 20678Employees may report allegations of harassment to:Mr. Zachary SeawellDirector of Human ResourcesCalvert County Public Schools1305 Dares Beach RoadPrince Frederick, MD 20678Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.