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Frederick County Public Schools

Facility Service Worker

Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701

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Overview

The Frederick County Public School (FCPS) District’s mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. FCPS serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. FCPS provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness are paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for “every child, every day”. Position

Facility Services Worker Work Year Calendar and Hours

12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day Daily work hours: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Salary

Support Salary Scale Grade S03: $17.82 per hour; starting Qualifying shifts are eligible for a shift differential of $35.83 per pay period Position Overview

The Facility Services Worker maintains facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety to maximize and optimize facility use by students, staff, and visitors. Essential Functions

Consistently perform daily custodial tasks in assigned area including: empty trash and recycle containers, remove visible dirt and debris from floors, wet mop all hard surface floors, rearrange furniture, and clean and sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, and drinking fountains. Consistently perform periodic custodial tasks in assigned area including: low and high dusting, window cleaning, wiping down furniture and work surfaces, burnishing tile floors, and washing walls. Maintain assigned area at or above a level of cleanliness rated as “good” or higher on the Custodial Services Inspection. Lock and unlock assigned buildings and rooms. Secure facility when not in use: check for unlocked doors/windows/gates, arm alarm, turn off lights, and report unauthorized occupants to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability. Reassignment between work shifts may occur at any time in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement. Communicate in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respectful relationships across the organization. Provide exceptional customer service. Display an attitude of teamwork/cooperation/professionalism and follow both written and verbal directions with minimal follow up. Report promptly for work, utilize time wisely, and maintain an acceptable attendance pattern that must not adversely affect productivity or facility cleanliness. Perform seasonal tasks including snow and ice removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, line trimming, mulching, raking, policing grounds for trash, and weeding. Perform deep cleaning tasks including refinishing tile floors, refinishing wood floors, high cleaning from a ladder or man lift, washing furniture, and deep cleaning carpet. Perform as-needed custodial tasks including graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, painting, minor repairs on custodial equipment, and minor maintenance and repair of building furniture and equipment. Respond positively to change and show willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work. Safety Duties

Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner and ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade specific, and FCPS standards/policies/procedures. Monitor activities in and around all work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety. Operate powered work platforms, man lifts, forklifts, tractors, snow blowers, lawn mowers, and string trimmers according to applicable regulations and safety procedures. Operate, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment for safe operation. Communicate immediately any unsafe conditions, broken equipment, or issues requiring a work order. Work in a safe and efficient manner and report incidents to the lead or assistant lead when conditions or working habits may be unsafe for staff, students or others. The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Education/Training/Experience

Required Qualifications

Ability to read and write equivalent to a 10th grade educational level. Certification/License

None Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to use a computer and properly use an FCPS e-mail account. Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning. Ability to work flexible schedules; day, evening, and night shifts. Regular and predictable attendance. Able to walk, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach above shoulders, crouch, or crawl for varying periods of time. Able to access elevated workspaces via ladders and man lifts. Able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures along with hazards such as: airborne particulates, chemical exposure, plant pollens, blood borne pathogens, and potential for falling. Must be able to employ the personal protective equipment necessary to protect against these situations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical requirements of this position include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching above and below shoulder level, ascending or descending a ladder, climbing stairs, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers, grasping with hand, lifting/carrying 26-50 pounds, pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds, balancing on moving surfaces, balancing on slippery surfaces, balancing on uneven surfaces, seeing objects at a distance, depth perception, near vision, hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, distinguishing odors by smell, communicating through speech, and writing/reading. The work environment includes exposure to inclement weather, dust/fumes, hazardous equipment, moving mechanical parts, work on and off moving equipment, slippery surfaces, and high noise levels. Capable of performing the essential functions with or without accommodation. Equal Opportunity

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Disclaimer

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT AND DOES NOT CREATE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD, REMOVE, OR MODIFY DUTIES AT ANY TIME. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS FCPS MANAGEMENT’S RIGHT TO REASSIGN OR REVISE JOB DUTIES AT ANY TIME.

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