Custodian Supervisor

City of Alexandria•Alexandria, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Custodian Supervisor A Custodian Supervisor supervises and performs custodial duties for one or more public buildings. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning and supervising the work and training of Custodians engaged in cleaning and minor maintenance tasks. Responsibilities may include coordination of activities on a multiple shift operation in a group of public buildings. Specific oral and written instructions accompany major assignments but the employee makes routine decisions and is responsible for planning work schedules and methods. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed on the basis of results obtained.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of materials, supplies and practices essential to the cleaning of buildings
Thorough knowledge of the operation and care of wet and dry vacuum cleaners, floor buffing machines, mop wringers, mops, brushes, soaps, floor stripping materials, cleaning fluids, floor waxes and other materials and equipment related to care of buildings
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and precautionary methods necessary to custodial operations
Ability to assign and check the work of subordinates and to train and instruct employees in building cleaning operations and safety
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, building occupants and the public
Ability to maintain necessary records relating to custodial task operations and prepare simple written reports
Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. on a regular basis without help and carry custodial materials, office supplies, furniture, tools, and other materials in a safe and secure manner
Must have a valid local driver's license and be insurable by the Alexandria Library’s insurance company
Must own or have regular access to an automobile, and must be able to travel to different locations - when needed
Completion of grade school courses
Three years of experience of a progressively-responsible nature in building custodial work
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Supervises custodial staff and facility operation
Routinely performs custodial duties at one or more of the Library Branches
Directs other employees and oversees all work activities for the purpose of insuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner
Evaluates and implements projects for the purpose of carrying out goals and objectives within area of responsibility
Supervises custodial functions (e.g. planning, scheduling, training, discipline, evaluation) for the purpose of insuring the Department functions in a safe and efficient manner
Reviews prospective custodial candidates (e.g. screening, interviewing, etc.) for the purpose of hiring new custodial staff
Plans cleaning schedules and sequences custodial work operations to assure an even flow and distribution of work, expeditious opening of buildings for meetings and rentals, and the meeting of schedules and deadlines
Reviews custodial work schedules to meet changes in workload considering such factors as peak loads, availability of custodians, and time required to perform the custodial work
Assigns work to subordinate custodians, explains work requirements, instructs them in proper custodial methods, reviews completed work and evaluates it for quality and quantity
Sets standards of adequacy for completion of prescribed custodial tasks
Coordinates custodial operations with custodial representatives in other buildings, concerning matters of work remaining to be done, work priorities and custodial procedures
Reassigns crews and custodial personnel, as necessary, in order to accomplish custodial work in the most effective manner
Supervises the periodic checks and minor repair of lighting and plumbing equipment, replacement of fuses, burned out bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters
Acts as liaison for requests for skilled repairs in emergencies or as maintenance work is required
Maintains the level of custodial supplies on hand to accomplish tasks (within budget guidelines), coordinates the ordering of supplies and equipment, and ensures that custodial equipment is maintained in good working condition, keeping accurate maintenance and repair records and physical inventory records of cleaning equipment
Anticipates repair/maintenance needs and takes preventative measures to maintain service and safety levels
Receives and store incoming stock, deliver stock and equipment to all health department sites
Performs building inspections, minor maintenance/repairs at all sites, sends routine and emergency work orders, serves as liaison to City General Services
Performs other related duties