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BUILDING SERVICES WORKER - REPOST

Recruitment #23-004556-0011

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Introduction


You must have your COVID-19 vaccination for this position!!

Are looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, and competitive salary? The Freestate ChalleNGe team is looking to fill the position of Building Service Worker. Apply to join the Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy team today!

The Maryland Freestate ChalleNGe Academy (FCA) is one of the original 10 state Challenge Programs.  FCA is a tuition-free program which offers at-risk adolescents 16 to 18 years old an opportunity to change their future for the better by providing the skills, education and self-discipline needed to become responsible, productive citizens. The initial program consists of a 22-week residential phase. During this phase the cadets learn self-discipline, leadership, and responsibility. Participants live and work in a controlled military environment, encouraging teamwork and personal growth. A 12-month post-residential phase focuses on helping enroll graduates in continued education, technical school programs or entry-level employment. During the post-residential phase, students are assisted by at least one trained mentor from the community for further development. Help young Marylanders who want and deserve the opportunity to acquire their GED and a path to a better future.  Join a dynamic team of individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping these young people thrive!

This position is located on a military installation, and you will need to be able to enter the facility by passing a DOD background check for entering installations.

GRADE

5

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland National Guard Freestate Challenge Academy
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) - Edgewood Area   
Building E4230 Beal Road 
Gunpowder, Maryland 21010

POSITION DUTIES

Maintain and keep all common areas of assigned buildings clean and sanitary, conducive to good hygiene at all times.

Duties for this position includes but are not limited to: 

· Sweep, mop, and vacuum, all floors as assigned. 
· Buff, strip and wax all stairways. Machine shampoo all carpets as required.  
· Clean restroom, urinals, sinks, mirrors, partitions, floors, soap and towel dispensers.  
· Keep building stocked with janitorial supplies.  
· Empty wastebaskets and remove trash from buildings as required.  
· Dust chairs, bookcases, file cabinets, venetian blinds, light fixtures, walls, ceilings and pipes.  
· Wash windows throughout building, inside and outside.  
· Clean and wax furniture as required.

All the aforementioned duties will include instructing and teaching Academy Cadets the proper way to complete each task.  Selected Candidate will have a rotating crew of Cadets that assist while learning.  Cadets ARE NOT to complete task in lieu of the selected Candidate and should always be under Selected Candidates direction, instruction, and supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None.

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience providing custodial, janitorial or housekeeping services in a large facility, or commercial office space, such as a hospital, school, hotel or an office complex.

Experience operating the machinery to buff floors. 

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

You must have your COVID-19 vaccination for this position.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). 
· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. 
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.   
· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification.

A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to: 
Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 
219  29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Katie Powell at Katie.Powell@maryland.gov Fax: 667-239-3559

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.



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