SPO TRAINING TEAM
Mission statement:
The mission of the SPO training team is to provide training programs for building service team members on proper building and equipment maintenance; healthy and effective cleaning processes; workplace safety and compliance; as well as developing leadership skills to guarantee that all SPO employees are fully prepared to provide high quality building services that will support the success of every student .
Training Opportunities for 2011-2012
Objectives of the training
- Orientation for new staff
- Knowledge and understanding of the supporting services professional growth system
- Understanding and compliance with federal, state and county regulations as they apply to the cleaning and upkeep of the schools.
SPO Career Path:
Position |
Basic Skills |
Boiler Certification |
Introductory Supervisory & Leadership |
Advanced Supervisory & Leadership |
PEO |
AC |
Stationary Engineers License |
Building Service Worker |
X |
Recommended |
|
|
|
|
|
Plant Equipment Operator |
X |
X |
Recommended |
|
X |
X |
Recommended |
Building Service Assistant Manager |
X |
X |
X |
Recommended |
X |
Required to successfully complete the next available class |
Recommended |
Building Service Manager Elementary |
X |
X |
X |
Required prior to obtaining permanent status |
X |
X |
Recommended |
| Building Service Manager Secondary | X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Recommended |
| Building service managers are also required to pass the building service manager exam. Candidates for all building service manager positions must pass the exam with a minimum score of 70%. | |||||||
Courses
- Basic Skills - Certifies employees in basic cleaning procedures in accordance to MCPS policies to ensure best practices. Must be taken before obtaining permanent status with MCPS.
- Supervision and Leadership - provides current and potential supervisors with the tools needed to become better leaders and managers of the SPO team.
- Mechanical Skills Training provides building service team members with the skills for proper use and upkeep of building operational equipment.
This training is provided at Emory Grove Center, 18100 Washington Grove Lane, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877
- Stationary Engineer Licenses. Possession of a State of Maryland Stationary Engineers License is recommended for all personnel in charge of facilities (BSM, BSAM, PEO and ICB worker). To access the requirements: State Board of Stationary Engineers.
This training is provided at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Gudelsky Institute, Room 240.
Applicants must meet certain qualifications to take each level of examinations:Exams
Registration
To register for any of the courses available from the SPO training team, log on to the MCPS Professional Development Online (PDO) website. If you need any help or have questions please contact the SPO training team at 301-279-3809 or Larry_Hurd@mcpsmd.orgUpdated December 28, 2011
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