Release Date: April 15, 2024 Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
Requisition: 10605, Others TBD
Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.
Position: Building Service Manager II
(twelve-month assignment)
Salary: The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP FY2021 salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees - Range 12 ($43,369 - $66,023)
Location: Department of Operations - Site to be determined
Effective: July 2024
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified current benefitted employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools and Abacus employees working within SMCPS, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than April 29, 2024. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions (301-475-5511, ext. 32187).
NATURE OF WORK:
The Building Service Manager II (generally assigned to a large elementary or middle school) is primarily responsible for directing all custodial operations and a staff of Building Service personnel to provide a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for students that meets the standards set forth by the Department of Operations. This position also ensures that consistent, proactive customer service is provided and custodial cleaning is performed safely by all employees. The Building Service Manager II provides support and assistance in the following areas: leadership, training, record keeping, accountability of crewmembers; management of custodial supplies; planning and supporting school activities; ensuring that the school is secured properly and is ready to receive students and faculty every day; monitoring of all building plant systems and operations (HVAC, alarm, etc.). This position is generally scheduled for the day shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM), however, specific scheduling circumstances exist at some school locations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work of building service crewmembers in accordance with the site team cleaning plan;
- Communicates with the Assistant Building Service Manager II to plan the supply, material, and equipment needs of the operations staff;
- Plans support of after-hour activities by school and community groups;
- Inspects school building to ensure that facility is secure and ready to receive students and faculty each morning;
- Utilizes online work order system to report maintenance or facility problems and/or repairs;
- Responds to needs of students and faculty and performs a full range of custodial tasks in support of school activity each day;
- Instructs building service crewmembers in proper and safe use of custodial supplies and equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment;
- Maintains logs and reports plant systems and operational functions such as fuel usage, waste, and recycling collection, pest control, grounds services, alarm systems, building usage, kitchen inspection;
- Coordinates with the building’s Food Service Manager to facilitate efficient delivery of food and food-related products to the school;
- Communicates with the Department of Operations with regard to staffing, supply inventory, custodial equipment maintenance and repair, and other issues impacting school operational functioning; and
- Meets regularly with school site administrator to effectively plan operational support for all school activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Informs Department of Operations of all crewmember absenteeism;
- Supports and adjusts cleaning plan around special events, programs, and absenteeism;
- Coordinates and assigns the daily duties of all evening building service crewmembers;
- Conducts hands-on training with building service crewmembers;
- Secures school facilities and complies with all Safety & Security guidelines; effectively operates building alarm system;
- Is on call to respond to alarms situations after hours at all times;
- Prepares work orders, supply inventories, and other tasks as assigned;
- Moves and sets up furniture to support all school functions;
- Monitors school building and grounds to ensure facilities are maintained in a safe and secure manner;
- Coordinates with building contractors to facilitate efficient construction, repair, or service in school facilities;
- Possesses and effectively utilizes considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in operational support of school activities;
- Maintains the proper use, care, maintenance, and storage of all custodial and cleaning equipment;
- Is able to follow and provide both written and verbal instructions; and
- Possesses and successfully utilizes good human relations and communications skills with all customers, community members, and school personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a state high school equivalence certificate;
- Five years of experience in the care and cleaning of school facilities with increasing levels of responsibility;
- Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to effectively perform in the position may be considered (must be listed on application);
- Must have reliable transportation to get to/from work;
- Must have flexibility of schedule to respond to building alarm calls at all hours;
- Must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements: * Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent and repetitive basis *Stand/walk on tile and/or concrete flooring for extended periods *Carry & utilize backpack and hip-mounted vacuum cleaners, weighing up to 20 pounds for extended periods of time *Climb ladders up to 15 feet high
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing;
- Ability to electronically communicate via email and to open and attach electronic files to messages; and
- Ability to use basic functionality of Microsoft Word and Excel.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time twelve-month position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE:
The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP FY2021 salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees – Range 12.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise and/or withdraw the positions.
The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.