About this role
CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR
BASIC FUNCTION
Plan, organize and direct the District's custodial services; communicate with District administrators and outside vendors to coordinate an efficient and effective program; select, train, assign, supervise and evaluate custodians and related personnel as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Plan, organize and direct District custodial services including cleaning of school and office sites.
- Supervise and inspect the cleaning and care of rooms, restrooms, halls, buildings, fixtures and equipment to assure compliance with established procedures.
- Coordinate, direct and participate in the selection, training, assignment and evaluation of custodial staff and other assigned personnel; perform promotions, reassignments, discipline and terminations as needed.
- Analyze District custodial related building services needs; schedule and assign personnel to meet custodial needs.
- Communicate with District staff, faculty and administrators to discuss custodial needs, procedures, scheduling and projects; research and resolve questions, concerns and related issues.
- Communicate with vendors to research, test and evaluate products, equipment and techniques; select and purchase supplies, equipment and other custodial materials; maintain and control an adequate inventory of custodial materials and equipment.
- Develop, evaluate and prepare performance standards and procedures for custodial services; monitor program for effectiveness and compliance.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including schedules, inventories, cost estimates, time reports and personnel records; prepare bid specifications as appropriate.
- Plan, conduct and provide in-service training programs and seminars as assigned; instruct custodial staff in the proper use of supplies, equipment and pesticides.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of special projects as requested by the faculty.
- Plan and coordinate a variety of related functions including pest control, furniture repair, moving of furniture and equipment, trash disposal, cleaning and refinishing of gym floors.
- Attend meetings and participate as a committee member as directed.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Methods, materials, supplies and equipment used in custodial work.
- Methods of planning, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work.
- Requirements for maintaining offices and buildings in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
- Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned custodial activities.
- District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Health and safety regulations and precautions.
- Basic inventory methods and practices.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Local vendors and sources of supply.
- Basic bid preparation procedures.
- Record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO
- Plan, organize, schedule and direct District custodial and building services.
- Establish goals and standards and monitor compliance.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various supplies and equipment.
- Estimate quantity and types of supplies and materials needed.
- Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
- Prioritize and schedule work.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Assign and review the work of others.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Plan and organize work.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and four years custodial experience including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.