Supervisor - Janitorial

Gesher Human Services•Detroit, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community. The purpose of this role is to supervise janitorial staff on a daily basis, report and communicate any issues to the site manager or director of contracts, and maintain daily operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required.
Demonstrated experience in the performance of custodial procedures, inventory control, quality control, knowledge and use of janitorial chemicals and equipment required.
Ability to work with individuals with disabilities.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, employers, staff and public.
Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports.
Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier.
Valid Michigan driver’s license required.
Work involves the ability to work flexible hours in community (primarily evenings) as well as traveling to local sites using Agency van or own vehicle.
Work involves stooping, bending, working on uneven surfaces.
Ability to transport items weighing up to 70 pounds from shoulder to ground level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with multiple crews of custodial workers preferred.
ASL competencies preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with interviewing and hiring new staff and provide new staff orientation as scheduled.
Train and supervise designated staff.
Complete written performance evaluations as required.
Provide ongoing feedback to staff and provide corrective action as necessary.
Manage day to day operations of assigned sites.
Assign tasks and schedules to all staff to accomplish required contract work.
Track time and attendance for designated staff.
Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive quality control programs so that specifications are met with acceptable quality and include supporting documentation of inspections, outcomes, and any corrective action plan as needed.
Ensure all documentation from staff regarding their assignments is completed timely and accurately.
Obtain disability documentation for designated staff with disabilities; Complete Individual Eligibility Evaluations within the first thirty days of their employment and annually thereafter.
Meet regularly with customers to review work plans and assess areas needing improvement.
Order and maintain all supplies and equipment using inventories and follow established guidelines for equipment maintenance.
Coordinate and monitor the use of cell phones, pagers and other Agency property by assigned staff consistent with established policies and procedures.
Assist with preparing bids for new or re-negotiated contracts.
Carry cellphone to provide 24-hour coverage to ensure proper staffing at sites, as well as to provide direction to staff.
Provide coverage for absent staff as needed.
Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.
Provide van testing to staff utilizing agency vehicles.
Transport participants as needed using Agency van or own vehicle.