Position Type:
Facilities/Facility Services, Assistant Lead
Date Posted:
5/18/2026
Location:
West Frederick Middle School
Date Available:
06/01/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
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".
Work Year Calendar and Hours
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12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
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Daily work hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits
Salary
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Support Salary Scale Grade S06: $21.23 per hour; starting
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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position ensures the cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of school facilities, supporting a positive and productive learning environment for students and staff. The focus is on performing and overseeing custodial tasks, maintaining grounds, and addressing facility needs through daily, periodic, and seasonal work.
A key responsibility is assisting the Facilities Services, Lead with scheduling, supply management, and quality control to ensure custodial operations are efficient and meet high standards. The role also emphasizes safety compliance by maintaining clean and hazard-free work areas and ensuring all tasks adhere to OSHA and district policies.
This position fosters collaboration and teamwork by supporting other personnel and providing exceptional customer service to school staff and the community. It also contributes to the department's strategic goals by maintaining well-functioning facilities that enhance the educational experience and reflect the district's commitment to operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Performing daily, periodic, and seasonal custodial tasks such as emptying trash, mopping floors, sanitizing restrooms, high and low dusting, cleaning windows, and refinishing floors.
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Seasonal tasks include snow removal, salt spreading, grass mowing, and mulching.
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Responsible for graffiti removal, replacing light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging plumbing fixtures, and performing minor equipment repairs.
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Assist the Lead Custodian with scheduling custodial activities to support operations, extracurricular events, and emergencies while minimizing overtime costs.
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Ensuring custodians are maintaining their assigned areas.
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Monitoring custodial supply levels, and completing required documentation such as inventory reports, work orders, and 1PM updates.
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Maintains work areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, adhering to OSHA and district standards.
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Monitors work activities to prevent injuries and ensure site safety.
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Operates and maintains tools and equipment, such as tractors, snow blowers, and lawn mowers, in safe working condition.
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Reports unsafe conditions or broken equipment immediately and ensures all tasks are performed safely.
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Conducts regular inspections of custodial work and facility conditions to ensure cleanliness and operational readiness.
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Reports findings to the appropriate personnel and provides feedback or additional training to custodial staff as needed.
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Fosters teamwork, professionalism, and collaboration across the organization.
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Attends training sessions and meetings to upgrade skills and knowledge.
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Adapts to reassignment between shifts when needed and responds promptly to facility emergencies, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
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Provides exceptional customer service and supports other personnel as needed to complete tasks.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
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High school diploma or GED equivalent
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Two 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
Certification/License:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:
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Paid, professional custodial experience related to a public entity preferably an agency related to public education
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Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
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Valid driver's license
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Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals, and programs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.
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Ability to read and write
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Ability to use a computer and properly use an FCPS e-mail account
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Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
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Some skill in the use of small equipment used in routine cleaning
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Ability to work flexible schedules; day, evening, and nightshifts
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Regular and predictable attendance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
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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, driving cars, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), grasping with hand, fine manipulation of hands, gripping, lifting/carrying more than 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, seeing objects peripherally, distinguishing colors, using depth perception, seeing close work (e.g., typed print), hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, distinguishing odors by smell, communicating through speech, and communicating by writing/reading.
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The work environment requirements of this position include: exposure to inclement weather, exposure to dust/fumes, exposure to hazardous equipment, work around moving mechanical parts, work on and off moving equipment, exposure to bodily fluid, work on slippery surfaces, and exposure to high noise levels.
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Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
