SUPERVISOR, CUSTODIAL SERVICES (DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) COUNTYWIDE
About The Position
The Supervisor, Custodial Services provides day-to-day work direction and supervision to maintain steady workflow and productivity in maintenance and custodial services. The role ensures cleanliness, maintenance, and safety concerns are addressed; inspects facilities for needed repairs; and trains staff on the proper use of custodial machines, tools, and equipment. The supervisor also oversees contractual groundskeeping, exterminating, trash removal, recycling, and snow removal, and maintains safety data reports required by Illinois Right to Know laws and OSHA regulations. The position requires availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates must pass required post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination. The job also requires a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance, and legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. The position involves heavy work and other physical exertion, including extended walking and standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy weight.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Four years of janitorial, maintenance, or directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Two years of prior supervisory or lead experience.
- Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and coordinate projects in a timely manner with attention to detail.
- Ability to act professionally and impartially, handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to support a collaborative and teaming culture and provide day-to-day task direction.
- Ability to delegate effectively and collaborate with leadership to achieve organizational or departmental success.
- Ability to align team tasks with departmental procedures and objectives and serve as a reliable resource in an area of expertise.
- Ability to perform physical tasks involving considerable walking and standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving moderate to heavy weight; heavy work includes exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, or 10–20 pounds constantly.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must pass required post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day work direction and supervise staff to maintain workflow and productivity in maintenance and custodial services.
- Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and safety concerns are addressed.
- Inspect facilities for needed repairs.
- Train staff in proper use of custodial machines, tools, and equipment.
- Supervise contractual groundskeeping, exterminating, trash removal, recycling, and snow removal.
- Maintain safety data reports required by Illinois Right to Know laws and OSHA regulations.
- Remain available 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
- Coordinate multiple tasks and projects, delegate work, and align team tasks with departmental procedures and objectives.
- Perform escalated or highly complex work similar to the work performed by supervised staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic term life insurance
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Voluntary benefits
- May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
