Custodial Supervisor

CLASS TITLE:  CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR

JOB CLASS CODE:  7605

REPORTS TO:  School Principal

EXEMPT STATUS:  Non-Exempt

Approved:  November 16, 2020

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide work direction and guidance to assigned custodians and participate in custodial services to clean and maintain classrooms, office, school building/grounds and related assigned facilities in a clean, safe and orderly condition; supervise and assist school principal/designee with evaluating other custodial personnel.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assign, monitor and participate in cleaning and custodial functions for assigned classrooms, office, school building/grounds and related facilities; inspect assigned site and report condition of facility.
• Assign, monitor and review the work of assigned custodial personnel; assist in training; submit time sheets of custodians to proper personnel.
• Inspect assigned areas for safety hazards and compliance with sanitation standards; report safety, sanitation and fire hazards to appropriate authority.
• Perform a variety of custodial duties as required including cleaning floors, walls, fixtures, classroom boards, carpets and restrooms according to established methods and procedures.
• Perform minor, non-technical repairs as needed; prepare work orders for emergency maintenance; report need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including employee timesheets, inventory levels and facilities status and work performed.
• Lock and unlock doors and maintain security of school facility.
• Pick up paper, debris and sweep/clean walkways and entrances; assist with snow removal from steps, walkways and entrances as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor cleaning and polishing machines; assist with ordering supplies and equipment as needed.
• Inspect heating and electrical systems to assure proper working condition as assigned.
• Provide in-service training for custodial staff as assigned.
• Report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus to appropriate personnel; monitor facility and equipment for possible hazards or unsafe conditions and notify appropriate personnel.
• Lock and unlock gates, doors and windows; maintain security of the school facility; turn on alarm system as assigned.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of faculty.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular attendance.  It is an essential job function that all employees report to work.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Developing schedules and planning staffing levels for proper and efficient custodial operations.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• District custodial quality standards, methods, supplies and equipment.
• Basic inventory methods and practices.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies used in custodial work.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings and facilities in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, classroom white/smart boards, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Proper methods of mixing, applying and disposing of chemical solutions and products.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Oversee and participate in custodial work to assure the maintenance of assigned school facility is in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Inspect, assign and review the work of others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Properly estimate quantity and types of supplies and equipment needed.
• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to established standards.
• Apply and explain schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Maintain classrooms, offices and other school facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and working condition.
• Perform minor non-technical repairs.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.
• Maintain routine records and reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally, by email and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Work is performed with standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull heavy weights, up to approximately 100 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years custodial experience.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver’s license.