Custodial Supervisor- Rakow Center
About The Position
The Dundee Township Park District is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee custodial staff, maintain facilities, and ensure buildings meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This role involves leading a team of custodial professionals while actively participating in daily cleaning and maintenance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes pride in keeping buildings clean, safe, and welcoming, and enjoys supervising staff while staying involved in day-to-day custodial operations. The position contributes to a safe and welcoming environment that respects cultural diversity and requires developing positive working relationships with staff and patrons, providing excellent customer service, and communicating issues and recommendations promptly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in custodial or building maintenance.
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of commercial cleaning practices.
- Illinois Class D Driver’s License.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including use of tools and machinery.
- Ability to work independently and pay attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.
- Physical capability to lift, bend, squat, and perform manual labor as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language proficiency
Responsibilities
- Perform daily custodial duties and provide hands-on support to staff.
- Conduct regular and preventative maintenance on facilities, equipment, and machinery.
- Inspect building areas, equipment, and custodial work, recommending and directing corrective measures as needed.
- Arrange rooms for meetings, special events, and programs.
- Maintain inventories, order supplies, and ensure proper distribution of equipment.
- Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment that respects cultural diversity.
- Plan, assign, and supervise custodial staff to ensure high-quality service.
- Conduct performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals.
- Recruit, hire, and train custodial personnel in collaboration with Human Resources and management.
- Monitor employee attendance, review time records, and ensure compliance with departmental policies.
- Ensure compliance with budgetary limits and recommend cost-saving procedures.
- Monitor operations to maintain service quality while controlling expenses.
- Develop positive working relationships with staff and patrons.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Communicate issues, recommendations, and feedback promptly and professionally.
- Maintain knowledge of all safety rules and procedures.
- Report work-related injuries, unsafe conditions, and accidents promptly.
- Correct hazards when possible and instruct co-workers on safe practices.
Benefits
- Defined contribution medical insurance plan options
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- District-paid life insurance and voluntary additional life insurance (spouse and dependent)
- Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
- Vacation days
- Personal days
- Sick leave and paid holidays
- Sick bank leave and paid bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Deferred compensation retirement plan option
- Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
- Free family memberships to our unique facilities
- Free/discounted District programs, merchandise, and concessions
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement/professional development
- Professional organizational memberships
- Service Awards Program
- Employee social activities
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Credit Union (Consumers Credit Union)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
