Public Works Supervisor – Custodial

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Flagstaff Public Works Division as a Public Works Supervisor and lead a dedicated Custodial team that helps keep the facilities serving our community clean, safe, and welcoming every day. In this key leadership role, you will have full responsibility for supervising personnel within the assigned custodial program, including planning, assigning, and organizing daily work activities to ensure efficient and effective operations. The Public Works Supervisor – Custodial oversees staff development and workforce management by interviewing candidates, making recommendations on hiring and promotions, conducting performance evaluations, and providing ongoing coaching and support. This position also plays a vital role in fostering a positive and productive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving workplace issues, and managing grievances with professionalism and fairness. If you are a motivated leader who excels at team development, operational excellence, and public service, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact on the City of Flagstaff. Apply today! Please note this position is currently pending funding approval by City Council and cannot be filled until after July 1st of 2026. Should funding not be approved you will be notified that the recruitment has been cancelled.

Requirements

Associate's degree or technical degree
Three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment with custodial equipment operation, inventory, warehouse management, including two (2) years of safety and training experience
Three (3) years of supervisory experience
Valid driver’s license
Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity
Must be willing and able to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned
Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to perform emergency work after hours as necessitated by the job
Incumbents of this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and post-employment random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol testing
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, and comply with the City's respiratory protection program, including fit-testing requirements if applicable
This position is safety sensitive

Nice To Haves

Experience in supervising custodial or facilities maintenance operations in a municipal, institutional, or large commercial setting.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems or electronic work order platforms
Delivering employee safety training programs
Experience managing supply inventories and tracking program expenditures

Responsibilities

Supervises, assigns, schedules, and evaluates custodial staff across assigned city facilities; recommends personnel actions including hiring, discipline, and termination
Conducts regular performance evaluations; identifies and addresses performance issues; develops corrective action plans as needed
Provides onboarding, on-the-job training, and ongoing professional development for custodial employees
Prepares and processes timesheets, leave requests, and attendance records; ensures accurate recordkeeping in city systems
Conducts regular staff safety meetings and facility inspections, documents attendance, findings, and corrective actions
Develops, updates, and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) for custodial functions and equipment
Manages and tracks custodial work orders from initiation through completion using city work order management systems, coordinates scheduling and priority assignment with Facilities staff
Monitors facility conditions and assigns corrective work; identifies maintenance needs and coordinates with Facilities Maintenance staff or outside vendors for repair resolution
Coordinates with internal city departments and external vendors on equipment issues, supply needs, and service delivery
Assists with oversight of outside custodial vendors and contractors; monitors contract compliance with City terms and conditions, performance standards, and scope of work
Reviews vendor invoices for accuracy; processes and signs off on invoices in accordance with city purchasing procedures
Solicits quotes for custodial supplies and services; participates in the city's purchasing and requisition process
Coordinates with Purchasing on contract administration and vendor performance issues
Operates City vehicles to support custodial operations, including transporting equipment and supplies, responding to facility service needs, and completing required vehicle inspections and documentation.
Assists the Facilities Maintenance Superintendent with development and monitoring of the custodial section operating budget, tracks expenditures and reports variances
Participates in long-range planning for custodial staffing, equipment replacement, and capital needs
Ensures all custodial operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including Occupational Safety Health administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPS), and city safety policies
Oversees the proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements and regulatory standards
Maintains required safety data sheets and ensures accessibility for all custodial staff
Participates in the city's safety program; may serve on the Public Works Safety Committee as assigned
Serves as acting supervisor for the Facilities Maintenance section in the absence of the Facilities Maintenance Manager and/or Superintendent, as assigned; assists with scheduling, work dispatching, and operational coordination during coverage periods
Assists Facilities Maintenance Manager and Superintendent with preparation of reports, correspondence, and documentation required by city administration
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers; resolves difficult service complaints and escalated issues
Performs custodial duties alongside staff as needed to meet operational demands
Performs related duties as assigned

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
457 Deferred Compensation Options
Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
Tuition Assistance
Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
Tobacco Cessation Program
Employer Assistance Program
Recognition including Work i versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
Employee Discounts: Mountain L ine Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers