Substitute Building Service Worker

NOTICE OF VACANCY

July 7, 2025

POSITION: SUBSTITUTE BUILDING SERVICE WORKER

LOCATION: To Be Determined

REPORTS TO: Principal, Supervisor of Operations, or designee

JOB 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.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. 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:

1. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
2. Ability to operate custodial equipment
3. Must know the proper use of mops, brooms, floor machines, and related equipment
4. Must possess good human relations and communications skills
5. Ability to read and write
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
7. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing of floors and other surfaces
2. Uses floor machines in stripping, waxing, and polishing of floors
3. Vacuums carpets and uses carpet cleaning machines
4. Works at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts
5. Lifts and moves heavy objects and performs manual labor
6. Collects trash and recycling and places in appropriate dumpsters for removal
7. Assists in maintenance and care of the school grounds
8. Cleans sinks and restrooms
9. Dusts and cleans furniture, chalkboards, blinds, unit ventilators, registers, vents, and light fixtures
10. Cleans doors, glass windows, mirrors, and polishes fixtures
11. Replaces lamps and ceiling tiles
12. Ability to perform lunch duties, such as cleaning tables, emptying trash, dust mop floors, and cleaning up spills
13. Removes snow and ice from sidewalks
14. Sets up for assemblies and other meetings/programs
15. Keeps grounds clear of people not on official school business
16. Assists visitors by giving directions and needed explanations
17. Assists law enforcement officers as directed by the principal
18. Attends safety, maintenance, and custodial meetings as requested by the building services manager, principal, and supervisor of Operations
19. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
20. Comes to work regularly and promptly
21. 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 designee

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires moderate physical effort, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds

UNUSUAL DEMANDS: May be subject to a flexible work schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary Substitute assignment.  Hours reimbursed at current substitute building service worker pay rate.  If chosen for this position, the candidate is encouraged to enroll in direct deposit. 

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 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 educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

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 Statement

Pursuant 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 employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. 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 in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert 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, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement
Discrimination 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 they have 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 Lewis, Director of Student Services, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to: Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources, Calvert County Public Schools, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert 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.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Calvert County Public Schools Antiracism Statement

Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) explicitly denounces racism, bullying, discrimination, white supremacy, hate, and racial inequity in any form within our school community. Furthermore, CCPS will not tolerate the values, structures, and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.

Each member of the district, individually and collectively, is responsible for creating and nurturing a safe, antiracist learning environment where each student, staff member, and community partner is a respected and valued member of the CCPS community.

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