Custodial Services - Division Manager - Custodial Services

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

22h•$77,808 - $97,259•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, this role directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Custodial Services Division. This includes the custodial maintenance of City-owned facilities, mail courier services of intradepartmental mail, and library delivery services. The position also exercises supervision over the Custodial Services Division staff.

Requirements

Five (5) years of supervisory and management experience is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of professional experience in custodial maintenance is preferred.
Two (2) years of financial, budget, requisitions management and development experience are preferred.
Two (2) years of contract oversight experience is preferred.
Two (2) years of problem-solving experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various City facilities to perform any needed custodial tasks/supervision and for delivery or pick up of supplies.
Manage, direct, organize, and participate in cleaning activities including the sanitation of facilities and other public areas to ensure employee and public safety. Help administer public support programs.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Custodial Services Division annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
Prepare equipment specifications for the purchase of new equipment; prepare cost estimates for proposed projects; review and recommend bids; prepare related contract documents and approve contractor payments and change orders.
Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for custodial maintenance and related programs; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate Custodial Services Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures; instruct and monitor the work of contractors.
Evaluate attendance, safety compliance, equipment maintenance, work quality and productivity; make recommendations for the distribution of program awards.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review work plans for the Custodial Services Division; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; recommend appropriate action to resolve complaints.
Provide staff assistance to the Director of Parks & Recreation; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Serve as liaison for the Custodial Services Division with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies.
Participate in a variety of special projects, investigations and operational studies within the Custodial Services Division; recommend modifications to maintenance programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of custodial maintenance.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.