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Senior Supervisor of Building Services

Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/14/2025 CLOSED ON 12/20/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supervisor of Building Services position at Portsmouth Public Schools?

POSITION TITLE: Senior Services of Building Services   REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Building Services

 

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT                                                         PAY GRADE: 223 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs difficult technical and administration work in overseeing, coordinating and supervising the semiskilled and unskilled custodial, service, delivery and grounds maintenance personnel; does related work as required.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Operational Services.  Supervision is exercised over custodial, delivery, service and grounds maintenance personnel.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Planning, directing, organizing and supervising school facility custodial and security services; directing and supervising the work of service crews; supervising waste management, mail delivery, security and pest control services.

 

  • Plans, supervises and coordinates the work of Custodial crews;
  • Supervises the Maintenance Department 
  • Conducts regular inspections of services for proper standards in regard to cleanliness and health standards;
  • Coordinates with City Emergency Personnel in case Schools are opened as shelters
  • Reports repair needs beyond capability of custodians;
  • Monitors all Work Orders for the division;
  • Consults with officials in buildings on matters pertaining to custodial services;
  • Requisitions cleaning material, supplies and equipment;
  • Answers emergency calls from day and night custodial personnel in the schools;
  • Coordinates, controls and directs the pick-up, delivery and set-up of furniture, equipment, supplies, mail and educational materials;
  • Monitors building security contract and ensures contract compliance;
  • Monitors waste management contract and ensures contract compliance;
  • Monitors pest control contract and ensures contract compliance;
  • Plans, schedules and monitors grounds maintenance services;
  • Recruits, interviews and recommends hiring of custodial and service staff and maintenance department personnel;
  • Plans, conducts and evaluates training programs;
  • Coordinates compliance with Fire Alarms systems in all schools 
  • Monitors Elevator Inspection Certification for all school buildings with elevators;
  • Prepares and maintains required records;
  • Maintains personnel time and leave records;
  • Oversees the purchase and maintenance of custodial equipment and materials;
  • Maintains records and makes required reports;
  • Secures the services of substitute workers and directs their activities;
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of custodial services and procedures, cleaning materials, supplies and equipment; thorough knowledge about building fixtures and equipment; ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees.

 

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, standing, and walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or vocational school and extensive experience in the planning and supervision of custodial and building operation services.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants please submit an online application with supporting documentation. 

 

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

Salary : $91,475 - $150,837

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