Operations Manager jobs in Maryland

Release Date: May 30, 2024             Applications Deadline: June 13, 2024

Requisition 10729 DES, Various Sites also         

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:  Assistant Building Service Manager I 

              (twelve-month assignment)

Salary:    The salary for this position will be based on the EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees – Range 4 ($34,452- $52,116) Based on FY24 Salary Schedules.

Location:  Department of Operations/Various Sites

Effective: July 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, 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 June 13, 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 Assistant Building Service Manager I is primarily responsible for directing a staff of Building Service personnel during the evening hours 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 Assistant Building Service Manager I provides support and assistance to the Building Service Manager in the following areas: leadership, training, record keeping, accountability of crew members; 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.  This position is generally scheduled for the evening shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) on days when school is in session and the day shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) on days when school is not in session.  Specific scheduling circumstances exist at some school locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs the work of building service crew members in accordance with the site team cleaning plan and instructions provided by the Building Service Manager;
• Communicates with the Building Service Manager on the supply, material, and equipment needs of the operations staff on the evening shift;
• Provides support of after-hour activities by school and community groups;
• Inspects school building to ensure that the facility is secure at the end of the evening shift;
• Reports maintenance or facility problems to the Building Service Manager;
• Performs a full range of custodial tasks while directing the work of building service crew members on the evening shift;
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; 
• Ability to electronically communicate via email; and
• Instructs building service crew members in the proper and safe use of custodial supplies and equipment, utilizing personal protective equipment. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Informs Building Service Manager of all absentees during the evening shift;
• Supports and adjusts cleaning plan around special events and programs;
• Assists the Building Service Manager in coordinating and assigning the daily duties of evening building service crew members;
• Conducts hands-on training with building service crew members;
• 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;
• Assists in the preparation of work orders, supply inventories, and other tasks as assigned;
• Moves and sets up furniture to support all school functions;
• Possesses and effectively utilizes considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in operational support of school activities;  
• Understands 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:

Required:

• Three (3) years of experience in the care and cleaning of school facilities with increasing levels of responsibility.  
• Flexibility of schedule to respond to building alarm calls at all hours;
• Must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements:                         
   
   
   

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position. 

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month eight-hour employees – Range 4.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC-ESP

2018

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.