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Building Service Worker (Shift I)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Bldng Service Wrkr Shft 1 CODE: 7210 SQ/OQ: Senior Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Building Service Worker (Shift I) GRADE: 06 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under general supervision, performs building cleaning, facilities and grounds maintenance work in schools and administrative buildings. This is the entry and general worker level in the building service staff positions. Employees receive on the job training in the application of simple manual skill and use of cleaning and grounds tools and equipment, and supplies to clean interior of buildings and maintain grounds. Nature of work is repetitive and requires sustained physical effort and involves some heavy work in moving or lifting furniture and equipment with some exposure to accident and injury hazards and disagreeable elements. Employees in these classes are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of the methods, materials and practices of building and grounds work. Ability to learn how to properly operate and maintain custodial and grounds care equipment; Ability to learn the proper use of approved cleaning supplies and chemicals. Ability to monitors building spaces and grounds to ensure a safe and secure environment. Must possesses a basic knowledge of emergency facility response procedures. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions. Ability to communicate with customers. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Completion of the ninth grade required. High School or GED diploma preferred. Experience in general cleaning of buildings and grounds. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather. May be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleans and sweeps classrooms, offices, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other rooms.
2. Empties trash baskets.
3. Dusts furniture, cleans doors, windows and trim.
4. Removes stain from floors, walls, and glass, strips old wax from and applies new wax to floors using hand and power tools.
5. Cleans hallways and stairwells.
6. Wet mops and buffs floors.
7. Cleans lavatories and locker rooms, and replaces towels and other supplies.
8. Washes windows display cases, glass doors, and other fixtures.
9. Cleans and polishes brass, other metalwork, and mirrors.
10. Cleans; and maintains terrazzo, tile, carpet and other floor surfaces and baseboards.
11. Cleans and maintains a variety of other surfaces such as ceilings, walls, chalkboards, counter and table tops, lockers, etc.
12. Cleans and maintains rest rooms and locker rooms.
13. Monitors buildings and grounds, and observes and reports hazardous or otherwise defective conditions.
14. Operates power mower in cutting lawns and cleans up rubbish from grounds and adjacent areas.
15. Clears snow from walks and parking lots.
16. Delivers incoming supplies and equipment.
17. Assists school staff by making deliveries to classrooms, moving furniture and other heavy objects between rooms and performing other manual or strenuous tasks.
18. Maintains safe and secure building conditions and appearance and safety of grounds.
19. Reports maintenance and supply needs.
20. Maintains security of school building during assigned weekend work shifts.
21. Checks to see that windows and doors are locked and that no unauthorized parties are in the school building. Performs a variety of related work as required.
Class Established:
Date(s) Revised: 2/08, 12/12, 10/2021
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.