Custodial Manager Community College

Custodial Manager

The Custodial Manager supervises the work of custodial staff to ensure a clean and safe environment for students and staff and compliance with applicable college policies, standards and regulatory agency codes. Coordinates immediate Facilities Management Services (custodial, maintenance and grounds) and campus response to issues or events affecting campus/center operations and serves as the principal Facilities Management liaison on-site for external contractors and vendors.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

·       Supervises the custodial staff for an assigned campus or center. Hires, trains, evaluates, disciplines and recommends dismissal of staff as necessary.

·       Identifies employee resources and expertise and utilizes employee experiences and skills to plan, schedule, assign and perform custodial and other activities.

·       Meets with staff at the beginning and end of the assigned shift. Conducts ongoing training and custodial inspections.

·       Maintains an accurate record of shift attendance and ensures that employee time sheets are properly filled out prior to submission to payroll.

·       Coordinates the resolution of problems associated with mechanical, plumbing, fire, life, safety alarm systems. elevators, etc.

·       Provides input and submits budget recommendations for district-wide custodial budget. Monitors and oversees campus expenses to ensure conformance to budget constraints.

·       Participates in identifying, recommending and implementing opportunities for improved custodial services.

·       Requisitions services, supplies, equipment and materials to ensure efficient operations of campus or center. Monitors and maintains inventories.

·       Ensures that Service Requests are completed in an appropriate and timely manner and closed or referred according to department procedures.

·       Designated as “essential” personnel and responds to calls at all hours. Responsible for assessing, reporting, and advising Facilities Management Director regarding the operational status of all campuses and centers during emergencies and extreme weather events.

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in business, management, public administration or related field.  Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Two years’ experience performing custodial and/or maintenance tasks, including one year in a lead capacity is required. Must be able to pass a Background Check.

 Knowledge of:

Supervisory principles.Standard custodial/maintenance practices, procedures and techniques. Applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes related to the use of cleaning agents, environmental/hazardous waste, waste management, and recycling policies and regulations. Inventory management principles and practices. Safety procedures.