Summary Description

Employees in these classes are assigned to the shift working the later afternoon, evening, and night hours, and are responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and security of the facility to which assigned while on duty. At the direction of the building service manager, supervises workers performing assigned afternoon and evening cleaning duties. The size of the staff supervised varies with the size and complexity of the school. Typically, incumbents represent school administration when interacting with staff and community groups authorized by school staff and by ICB administrators to use classrooms and other facilitates. The assistant manager^s classification and pay grade is determined annually based on factors such as facility size, projected facilities use and the number of relocatable classrooms, but, may not exceed the pay grade of the facility^s building service manager. Physical Demands: 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: Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are required to report to buildings during inclement weather and may be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations. Frequent overtime or night work may be required. Employees are provided uniforms and must wear proper attire. Employees must provide a current working telephone number to their supervisor, and update the telephone number on file, as necessary with their supervisor.

Job Specific Information

Visit the DMO Operations Training website at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/facilities/schoolplantops/training.aspx for complete requirement information

Job

Building Services / Custodial

Job Grade

11

Organization

Fields Road Elementary School

Primary Location

Gaithersburg

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

12

Shift

Evening Job

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2026, 11:16:51 PM

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in building service work, and the proper use and care of mops, brooms, scrubbing brushes, waxing machines, and related equipment; working knowledge of the safe efficient procedures for operating central heating plants and the ability to make minor adjustments and service repairs to the equipment. Thorough knowledge of building security procedures. Ability to train, assign, supervise, and inspect work of subordinates; ability to maintain records of time and materials, and to prepare routine reports and records. Ability to work with students, teachers, school leadership staff and the general public demonstrating these core competencies described in the Supporting Services Professional Growth System: commitment to students, knowledge of job, professionalism, interpersonal, communication and organization skills, and problem solving competencies. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience

Completion of the ninth grade required. High School or GED diploma preferred. Varied experience of increasing responsibility in the cleaning and general upkeep of a school building required. Some positions require a proportionately greater amount of additional experience in the responsible supervision of building service personnel.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 License:Possession of a current valid boiler certificate and stationary engineer^s license indicating proficiency in the operation of low-pressure boilers preferred. Satisfactory completion of training activities established for these classifications.