0991 Manager I, Custodial Services Department

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Manager I manages and facilitates daily operations within the San Francisco Unified School District Custodial Services Department under the general direction of the Director of Custodial Services. The position manages complex budgets, purchasing, and inventory; helps implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and District programs; supervises, assigns, and trains supervisors and staff; resolves complaints from District departments, administrators, and members of the school community; manages waste management, integrated pest management, and uniform services contracts; and maintains communication with labor unions. The role supervises custodial supervisors and assistant supervisors directly and a large group of custodians indirectly. It coordinates staffing, schedules, inspections, training, performance management, supplies, equipment, and fleet maintenance. The Manager I also supports professional development and safe work practices, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and environmental practices, and supports the District’s Zero Waste and Integrated Pest Management programs. This is a permanent exempt, full-time, full-year position with a work schedule of 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The listed annual salary range is $110,580.75–$151,049.68, commensurate with experience in a similar position. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of related experience, with qualifying additional experience substitutable for up to four years of the education requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field; up to four years of the education requirement may be substituted with additional experience on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of related experience.
Experience managing custodial supplies budgets, tracking and verifying inventory, and controlling supply orders.
Ability to train and supervise staff on proper ordering procedures and prevent unnecessary overstocking.
Experience planning and coordinating deep-cleaning programs and implementing floor-care programs.
Ability to manage performance, support employee evaluations, and provide training, coaching, and progressive discipline.
Strong analytical, data-analysis, and systems-thinking skills, including using and synthesizing data to inform goals, strategies, and action steps.
Ability to work across multiple functions and roles in a complex organization and to plan, organize, and use resources effectively.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Flexible, solutions-oriented work ethic and ability to maintain a broader perspective while addressing challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with senior District staff and colleagues.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex bureaucratic processes to varied audiences.
Ability to define and implement effective HR business practices.
Ability to handle difficult situations involving confidential and sensitive matters.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools or urban public schools.
Passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever for achieving the SFUSD Graduate Profile.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise custodial supervisors and assistant supervisors and indirectly supervise custodians providing services at District facilities.
Develop, interpret, and implement policies, procedures, and departmental directives.
Assist with developing performance standards and facility evaluations, and conduct regular facility inspections.
Coordinate with District Human Resources to fill vacant staff positions and assist with custodial schedules and assignments.
Communicate with school staff, government agencies, private contractors, and other internal and external partners.
Manage employee performance, assist with evaluations, and provide training, coaching, and progressive discipline.
Manage custodial supplies budgets and inventory, verify stock before approving orders, train staff on ordering procedures, and recommend cost-saving measures.
Plan and coordinate school deep-cleaning programs during summer breaks.
Implement floor-care programs, including scrubbing, waxing, hard-floor care, and carpet cleaning.
Assist the Director of Custodial Services with professional development and safe work practices for staff.
Ensure compliance with state and city regulations, including the Healthy Schools Act, San Francisco Environment’s Green Cleaning Practices, and Public Utility Commission stormwater management requirements.
Support implementation of SFUSD Zero Waste and Integrated Pest Management programs.
Manage cleaning-equipment inventory and coordinate purchasing or repairs.
Oversee fleet inventory and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
Collaborate with payroll to review and approve timesheets and process time-off requests.
Perform other related duties as assigned.