Custodian Supervisor

CHESS•Santa Fe, NM

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian Supervisor leads custodial staff in maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented campus facilities. The role supervises daily operations, ensures quality standards, coordinates work assignments, and supports staff development to maintain a healthy environment for students, employees, and visitors. The position is based on-site in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and typically works 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; the shift may change based on operational needs. The schedule is 40 hours per week. Applicants must submit a complete application package with a resume documenting each position’s title, duties and responsibilities, employment dates by month and year, and hours worked per week. A valid New Mexico driver’s license must be maintained. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, and the employee must complete OSHA General Industry training within six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of job-related experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must successfully complete OSHA General Industry training within six months of employment.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate work orders and daily assignments.
Ability to schedule staff and allocate resources to meet departmental goals and deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to monitor work quality and ensure compliance with safety procedures and standards.
Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners and floor-clearing machines.
Ability to use hand and power tools related to custodial work.
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to understand written and verbal communications.
Ability to use job-related software, such as Microsoft Outlook, Workday, and School Dude.
Knowledge of the proper use and care of custodial and cleaning equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving objects up to 50 pounds and occasional handling of objects over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect the work of an assigned custodial crew, averaging 22 members, to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with procedures and safety regulations.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to meet departmental goals.
Train employees in cleaning techniques, equipment use, methods, and procedures.
Provide input on hiring, performance evaluations, discipline, and terminations in accordance with college policy.
Review work orders and organize and allocate workloads to balance assignments and meet deadlines.
Supervise the ordering, care, maintenance, and use of department equipment, supplies, keys, and inventories.
Move furniture and rearrange classrooms, meeting rooms, and conference rooms; perform custodial duties as required.
Remove snow from entrances, sidewalks, and exits as needed to maintain access and safety.
Attend mandatory safety training.
Ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, objectives, and safety standards.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.