Custodial Supervisor

General Function

The Custodial Supervisor is responsible for supervisory work involving the assignment and direct supervision of custodial employees in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of buildings, offices, classrooms, fitness centers, laboratories, furnishings and equipment as well as building entrances. The Custodial Supervisor is also responsible for training new employees in proper custodial procedures for the use of manually operated tools, electrically-powered machines, cleaning compounds, solvents and chemicals. The Custodial Supervisor will also oversee the set-up of campus events.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.

Experience: At least four years of experience in custodial services, two of which must have been supervisory, which includes knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and supplies. Four years of custodial supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills: Supervisory skills; management skills, such as planning and organizing; strong oral and written communication skills; and the ability to train new employees.

Effort: Requires the ability to inspect the cleanliness of facilities and areas that may only be accessible by climbing ladders or stairs, bending, reaching on top of partitions, cabinets, bookcases and ledges, moving furniture, supplies, or equipment. Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as work is performed indoors and out-of-doors. Requires the ability to lift and carry custodial supplies and equipment. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically-powered cleaning equipment and machines.

Other: A valid driver’s license is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervises the activities of Custodial workers directly by using both verbal and written instructions.
2. Ensures that custodial services meet the needs of the department, the University, and established custodial guidelines by scheduling work activities and adjusting workloads to compensate for scheduled and unscheduled absences, changing priorities, and special custodial projects.
3. Ensures that the quality of custodial services meets established guidelines by inspecting the work of custodial personnel and directing corrective measures to be taken when necessary to meet those guidelines.
4. Develops an effective team of custodial personnel by instructing all employees in the proper methods and use of materials and equipment for safe and efficient work performance, evaluating individual performances to meet established standards, providing require performance evaluations on custodial personnel and making recommendations regarding the retention of new employees.
5. Assists in hiring qualified employees by participating in the interview process and making recommendations regarding the employment of applicants.
6. Enforces University rules and policies regarding employee conduct by advising custodial personnel of the University's rules and policies on employee conduct, issuing verbal warnings and written reprimands for violations, and recommending progressive disciplinary action to the immediate supervisor as appropriate.
7. Ensures that custodial personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform custodial services by issuing supplies as needed.
8. Advises the immediate supervisor on the condition of University buildings and facilities by conducting regular inspections of those areas and reporting the results of the inspections with particular emphasis on needed repairs.
9. Ensures that administrative records and reports regarding custodial personnel are accurate and current by reviewing employee time cards or monthly time sheets and monitoring employee absences.
10. Performs daily custodial duties as needed in support of the departmental mission.
11. Provides continuity of custodial services under emergency conditions or unique circumstances by performing custodial duties directly related to the emergency conditions or as the situation dictates.
12. Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.