Crew Leader, Janitor

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Leader, Custodian performs daily cleaning, minor facility maintenance, yard duties, and other assigned tasks to provide a safe and healthy learning environment in school district facilities. The role may work independently or as part of a custodial crew and may perform the duties of the head custodian during an absence, vacancy, or when directed. The position supervises assigned personnel, monitors their performance, and is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, planning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems in accordance with district policies and applicable laws. District employees are expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance, support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, act with civility and professionalism, and maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties. The role also requires completing reports, performing basic computer tasks, and carrying out other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may change based on district needs. The position requires two years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale housekeeping and yard maintenance, including one year of related management or supervisory experience. Employees are highly encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools. The job involves physical activities such as standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crawling, handling, and keyboarding, and lifting up to 55 pounds. Work may involve extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, moderate noise, cleaning chemicals, heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock risk, fumes, and airborne particles.

Requirements

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in large-scale housekeeping and yard maintenance.
One year of related management or supervisory experience.
Basic comprehensive skills in written and spoken English.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to simple instructions and standardized situations.
Basic computer skills, including use of the internal HCPS email system and HCPS district webpage as appropriate.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and lift up to 55 pounds.
Wear the School Board-provided uniform daily.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and burnish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets as applicable.
Clean, sanitize, and stock restrooms; clean and dust assigned surfaces; remove waste daily; and maintain clean custodial closets.
Perform minor facility maintenance, such as changing light bulbs or toilet seats, unclogging toilets, changing ceiling tiles, touching up paint, securing windows, delivering supplies, setting up activities or meetings, and assembling or moving furniture.
Carry out lawn and facility maintenance, including mowing, weeding, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, blowing off sidewalks and curbs, watering, pressure washing, and graffiti removal as appropriate.
Open or close and secure facilities, including gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems; operate lights and check grounds and facilities for debris and hazards.
Respond to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
Work independently or cooperatively as part of a custodial crew; support coworkers and work to resolve conflicts.
Supervise assigned personnel, monitor staff performance, and make immediate improvements.
Prepare required reports and perform basic computer tasks.
Perform the duties and responsibilities of the head custodian when absent, when the position is vacant, or when directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.