Custodial Training Instructor

• Develop and/or modify lesson plans which ensure adequate coverage of custodial training including, but not limited to instruction in basic sanitation, housekeeping, stripping, waxing, buffing, minor maintenance, building security, and basic operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment.
• Facilitate the assistance of experts in various maintenance and operations functions where resource personnel are available and where their expertise is applicable to the program. Set up custodial training workshops for current and new employees and arrange for appropriate training facilities.
• May complete onsite training at schools which may vary across geographic areas. Complete follow-up visits with trainees to ensure that custodial housekeeping practices are up to standards.
• Monitor presentations of resource personnel and make recommendations to ensure materials and information provided are appropriate and effective for trainees. Maintain inventory of supplies and training materials.
• Perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment. Train employees how to operate and make minor repairs of all custodial equipment such as vacuums, wet vacuums, scrubbers, walk behind scrubber, ride on scrubber, carpet extractor and high-speed burnishing.
• Set up and operate video playback equipment used in training programs. Keep time and attendance records on trainee to ensure that assigned schools and custodial area supervisors are kept informed as to trainees' attendance and/or performance. Evaluate trainee at the completion of a course. Request follow up evaluation after six weeks of on-the-job performance.
• Assist trainees to resolve transportation and/or related problems, as needed. Keep training records and, with the aid of clerical assistance, prepare a variety of support documents such as timecards, name tags, time sheets and certificates of completion.
• Assist Facilities Operations supervisory staff on special assignments and projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent.
• Five years of increasingly responsible building services experience, three of which must have been equivalent to that of a Building Operations Supervisor.

• Possession of a stationary engineer's license, issued by the Maryland State Board of Stationary Engineers is preferred.
• Maryland Class C Driver's License required and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

• Requires the ability to keep records and organize training material.
• General knowledge of air conditioning and boiler plant operation.
• Ability to present and interpret a wide variety of policies, procedures, and technical data pertinent to building operations and maintenance.
• Requires excellent communication and human relations skills that allow for regular contact with school principals and Operations' supervisory staff to furnish information relating to the availability and evaluation of trainees.

• The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor including frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight. Position requires the use and handling of tools and equipment. Duties require travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

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