Custodial Supervisor - Trainer

EMPC - Professional 1 - Grade W/12 Months/Rider 3

Revised May 2022

Reports to Director of Operational Services

Receives Guidance From Custodial Supervisor - Lead, Building Principals

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Desired

Three years experience in institutional cleaning and general maintenance, with at least one year supervising a relatively large custodial staff. Institutional cleaning and general maintenance training gained through special schools or seminars is desirable.

Physical Requirements

Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, pushing and stooping. Occasional climbing, crawling and reaching.

Other Requirements

Thorough knowledge of institutional cleaning methods, supplies and equipment. Must be physically able to demonstrate cleaning methods, procedures and operation of cleaning equipment. Must have ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and other supervisors and management personnel. Must have ability to instruct custodial staff in the performance all assigned tasks. Must have thorough knowledge of the operation of all mechanical cleaning equipment and the ability to schedule necessary repairs or replacement. Must have ability to prepare written reports and other correspondence relating to the job. Must be capable of working early or late daily work shifts on a scheduled rotating basis and responding to emergency situations as needed. Current State Vehicle Operator’s license; ability to operate all vehicles in the district fleet safely; insurable. Demonstrates positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.

Essential Functions & Duties

  1. Works with other Custodial Supervisors to develop and implement custodial training plan for new custodial staff and transfers.

  2. Assists with plans for improving custodial programs, develop improved training opportunities and implementing seasonal custodial projects.

  3. Advises Director of Operational Services on custodial standards and procedures

  4. Develops custodial training procedures and work methods at training sites. Ensure High School training is following the District’s custodial program.

  5. Develop on-boarding processes to insure all new custodial staff and transfers feel welcome and acclimated to their assigned building.

  6. Work with night-supervisors, to develop custodial staff, who may be struggling to learn District’s custodial processes.

  7. Initiates and maintains records of all training and productivity information, prepares pertinent reports and processes daily paperwork.

  8. Assists other Custodial Supervisors in reviewing custodial staff vacation requests and reporting of daily staff absences.

  9. Monitors custodial staff job performance by scheduled building visits, observes training procedures and conducts periodic inspections of custodial work.

  10. Assesses custodial job performance and recommends action to improve and develop employee. If unsuccessful, will make appropriate disciplinary recommendations to immediate supervisor.

  11. Processes custodial supply and equipment requests, monitors inventory and re-orders as necessary.

  12. Establishes and maintains sound interdepartmental working relationships.

  13. Designates custodial work shifts and work area assignments and authorizes use of custodial overtime.

  14. Assist in demonstrates new equipment and methods.

  15. Interviews and recommends applicants for custodial positions within the Operational Services department.

  16. Arranges and assigns substitute relief coverage for daily staff absences and coverage for evening and weekend use of facilities.

  17. Other duties as assigned.

Climatic Environment - Inside and Outside

Occasionally subjected to extreme temperatures and humidity.

Hazards

Occasionally subjected to mechanical and electrical hazards, vibrations, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Atmospheric conditions occasionally include fumes and dust. Caution necessary to avoid harm from misuse of chemicals.