<p>Facility Services, Lead JobID: 17376</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Facilities/Facility Services, Lead</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>2/10/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Linganore Creek Elementary School</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>07/01/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Open Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>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".</p> <p>Work Year Calendar and Hours</p> <ul> <li>12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day </li><li>Daily work hours: TBD </li></ul> <p>For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits</p> <p>Salary</p> <ul> <li>Support Salary Scale Grade S08: $23.85 per hour; starting </li></ul> <p>Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.</p> <p>POSITION OVERVIEW</p> <p>The purpose of this position is to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of district facilities, creating a welcoming and conducive environment for students, staff, and the community. The role focuses on overseeing custodial operations, performing routine and deep cleaning tasks, and maintaining grounds to meet high standards of functionality and appearance.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include scheduling and supervising custodial staff, inspecting work to ensure quality, managing supplies and equipment, and coordinating contracted services such as snow removal and grass mowing. This position also emphasizes safety compliance by monitoring work areas, maintaining tools, and adhering to OSHA and district policies.</p> <p>Aligned with the department's strategic goals, this role supports operational excellence by proactively addressing facility needs, ensuring a high level of cleanliness, and fostering collaboration among staff to enhance productivity. By maintaining safe, clean, and well-functioning facilities, this position directly contributes to the district's mission of providing a supportive and effective learning environment.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Perform routine custodial tasks, such as cleaning assigned areas, graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, and minor equipment repairs. </li><li>Complete deep cleaning tasks, including refinishing floors, washing furniture, high cleaning, and carpet cleaning. </li><li>Carry out seasonal grounds keeping tasks, such as snow removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, mulching, and trash policing. </li><li>Assess work of custodians and provide feedback to ensure facility is maintained to established standards. </li><li>Ensure efficient custodial scheduling to support building operations, extracurricular activities, and emergencies while minimizing overtime costs. </li><li>Conduct regular building walk-throughs to assess cleanliness, operational readiness, and safety. </li><li>Oversee contracted services, such as snow removal, grass mowing, and integrated pest management (IPM). </li><li>Maintain custodial supply levels to support operations and prevent spoilage. </li><li>Complete and submit work orders and reports, such as supply requisitions, repair requests, and oil tank readings, in a timely and accurate manner. </li><li>Train new custodial staff to ensure proper cleaning techniques and adherence to standards. </li><li>Assist and support other personnel in completing facility-related tasks as needed. </li><li>Communicate effectively to enhance productivity and foster respectful relationships across the organization. </li><li>Attend training sessions and meetings to maintain and improve skills and knowledge. </li><li>Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, adhering to OSHA and FCPS standards. </li><li>Monitor work activities to prevent injuries and ensure site safety, immediately reporting unsafe conditions or broken equipment. </li><li>Ensure that all tasks, including those performed by staff, are completed safely and efficiently. </li><li>Operate and maintain powered equipment, tractors, snow blowers, and lawn mowers, following all applicable safety regulations. </li><li>Inspect and maintain tools and equipment to ensure they remain in safe working condition. </li></ul> <p>The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.</p> <p>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education/Training/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED equivalent. </li><li>Three (3) years of paid, professional experience in the custodial field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. </li></ul> <p>Certification/License:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education/Training/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Paid, professional custodial experience related to a public entity preferably an agency related to public education. </li><li>Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices. </li><li>Valid driver's license. </li><li>Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs. </li></ul> <p>Certification/License:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES</p> <p>The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.</p> <ul> <li>Ability to read and write. </li><li>Ability to use a computer and properly use an FCPS e-mail account. </li><li>Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. </li><li>Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning. </li><li>Ability to work flexible schedules; day, evening, and nightshifts. </li><li>Regular and predictable attendance. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <ul> <li>The physical requirements of this position include sitting, walking, standing, running, jumping, bending or twisting, squatting or kneeling, crawling, reaching above shoulder level, reaching below shoulder level, ascending or descending using a ladder or other conveyance, climbing stairs, driving cars/light duty trucks, using floor mounted foot controls to operate equipment(e.g., skid loaders, backhoes, or excavating equipment), repetitive motion of hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), fine manipulation with fingers, pinching with fingers, grasping with hand, gripping, lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, lifting/carrying 26-50 pounds, lifting/carrying more than 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling 26-50 pounds, pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds, balancing on moving surfaces, balancing on narrow surfaces, balancing on slippery surfaces, balancing on uneven surfaces, seeing objects at a distance,seeing objects peripherally, using depth perception, seeing close work (e.g., typed print), distinguishing colors, hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telepone, communicating through speech, communicating by writing/reading and distinguishing odors by smell. </li><li>The work environment requirements of this position include, work in/exposure to inclement weather, work in/exposure to cold water, work in confined areas (under desks, in heating vents, etc.), exposure to dust, chemicals or fumes, work around moving machinery tor mobile equipment, work around moving mechanical parts, work on an off moving equipment work on slippery or uneven surface, exposure to high noise levels, exposure to blood, body fluid, or materials contaminated by blood or body fluids (e.g., hospital, lab, clinic, public protection environment), exposure to aggressive/angry people in the work environment. </li></ul> <p>Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.</p> <p>FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.</p>