Description

Summary and Objective

The Custodial Supervisor is a working supervisory position, responsible for directing the operations of the Custodial Department including hiring, training, and supervising personnel in order to maintain campus buildings and grounds. The Custodial Supervisor must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.

Essential Functions

• Supervision
  • Directly supervises and provides day-to-day management of the custodial staff
  • Directs the Custodial Assistant Supervisor to assist with daily supervision of custodial routines.
  • Supervising the custodial staff includes, but is not limited to: provides work direction, develops/assigns custodial routines, monitors staff productivity, inspects work schedules, ensures required and appropriate training is met, conducts performance evaluations, disciplines as needed, and recommends employee termination.
  • Hires and trains student workers.
  • Facilitates and maintains a positive work environment that is inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Purchasing, Inventory, and Budgeting
  • Submits purchase orders for all supplies and materials. Coordinates and maintains inventory of tools, equipment, hardware, and materials in accordance with established schedules to ensure availability of supplies and equipment required. Maintains equipment and supplies inventory records. Responsible for maintaining equipment and coordinating with outside vendors as needed.
  • Prepares and manages the Custodial budget. Assists with management of the grounds budget.
  • Maintains awareness of expenditures and notifies the Director of Facilities of any budget overages. Develops budget needs through facilities inspections and maintenance operations reviews.
  • Manages contract services including trash/recycling, snow removal contractors, landscape contractors, buildings and grounds contractors, pest management contractors, etc.
• Custodial & Grounds Work
  • Adapts to changing and dynamic circumstances.
  • Performs a wide range of custodial duties in multiple settings.
  • Acts as a substitute for absence and time off for members within the facilities department. 
  • Conducts snow removal using ground equipment or shovels. Directs staff for snow removal
  • Available to work additional hours around key campus event periods. Black out periods for paid time off benefits may apply to these periods. Available to work after hours and/or on weekends in emergency situations.
• Works closely with other college departments on special cleaning requirements for college events and projects to ensure availability of personnel. This would include helping with budgets, estimates, vendor contracts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Vice President of Operations and Technology.
• Represents MCAD’s vision, purpose, and values in day-to-day work and interactions with MCAD students, staff, faculty, and campus guests, as well as the greater community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibility for the Custodial department, including all Custodians, the Assistant Custodial Supervisor and student workers.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 or more years of custodial experience required; 5 or more years experience strongly preferred.
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with custodial and heavy equipment is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills required, including cross department collaboration.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and technical aptitude.
• Grounds experience a plus.
• Demonstrated workplace longevity is preferred.

EVALUATION

• Forklift Certification preferred. Ability to obtain Forklift Certification required.
• Scissor Lift Certification preferred. Ability to obtain Scissor Lift Certification required.

ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a mixture of professional office environments and campus grounds environments. This position requires the ability and willingness to closely partner with team members and colleagues in other departments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.