Manager I (0991): Custodial Department

San Francisco Unified School District•San Francisco, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Custodial Services, the 0991 Manager I manages and facilitates daily operations within the San Francisco Unified School District Custodial Services Department; manages complex budgets, purchasing and inventory; assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and District programs; supervises, assigns, and trains subordinate supervisors and staff; resolves complaints from District departments, administrators and other members of the school community; manages contracts for waste management, integrated pest management, and uniform services; maintains communication with labor unions. This position requires flexibility to respond to emergencies during daytime hours, weekends and holidays, travel between multiple sites, transportation of equipment and travel late at night via District vehicle. The regular working schedule is Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Two (2) years of professional-level experience in custodial management
Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
Interest in Zero Waste and a desire to promote SFUSD’s sustainability goals
Experience with budgets and purchasing of a large maintenance department
Strong analytics and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action and achieve goals
The ability to learn quickly and adapt as needed in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
A flexible, “can do” work ethic with a focus on identifying challenges and proactively working to find solutions while maintaining a bigger picture lens and focus on what can be delivered instead of what cannot be done
Excellent data analysis skills and experience synthesizing data to drive action steps
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior level district staff and colleagues
Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to clearly communicate complex, bureaucratic processes to a variety of audiences
Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms)

Responsibilities

Directly supervise a small group of custodial supervisors and assistant supervisors and indirectly supervise a large group of custodians engaged in performing custodial services for School District facilities; develop, interpret and implement policies, procedures, and Departmental directives.
Assist with the development of performance standards and facility evaluations; conduct regular inspections of facilities.
Coordinate with SFUSD Department of Human Resources to fill vacant staff positions; assist with custodial schedules and assignments.
Communicate directly with internal and external partners including school staff, government agencies and private contractors.
Manage performance of assigned personnel; assist with the development and implementation of employee evaluations; issue training, coaching and progressive discipline.
Assist the Director of Custodial Services in developing and implementing professional development and safe work practices for staff.
Ensure compliance with state and city regulations including Healthy Schools Act, San Francisco Environment’s Green Cleaning Practices and Public Utility Commission’s Stormwater Management.
Support the successful implementation of SFUSD’s Zero Waste and Integrated Pest Management programs.
Manage the inventory of cleaning equipment to facilitate timely purchasing or repairs as required.
Oversee the fleet inventory and coordinate necessary maintenance and repairs to ensure ongoing operational efficiency.
Collaborate with the payroll department to review and approve employee timesheets, while processing time-off requests promptly and accurately.