Custodian Services Supervisor ( PM Shifts

Overview

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department offers career opportunities with top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & dependents, a generous retirement plan, and more. This is a working supervisor position responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of staff engaged in cleaning and maintaining the condition of assigned facilities. The incumbent inspects facilities for cleanliness, identifies maintenance requirements, and develops appropriate training for custodial crews and crew leaders.

This is the third in a series of three custodial-related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. The classification functions as the supervisor over several custodial services teams with subordinate custodial crew leaders. It is distinguished from the Custodian Lead by performing the full range of supervisory duties, including training, monitoring, evaluating performance, and counseling as required. This position may require work in secure facilities and a flexible work schedule to meet department needs.

• Assigns duties to crew members, inspects work for conformance to standards, and explains needed improvements. Performs daily inspections of facilities prior to releasing crews.
• Performs and participates in the full range of custodial duties with subordinate staff.
• Issues supplies, equipment, and keys.
• Provides on-the-job training for assigned staff on cleaning procedures and use of cleaning supplies.
• Identifies building deficiencies and generates work requests.
• Reviews, approves, and submits timesheets for assigned staff. Completes annual performance evaluations. Recommends approval for leave requests.
• Prepares, reviews, and monitors work schedules and assignments. Reports cleaning procedure issues to management and coordinates with customers in assigned buildings on satisfaction with cleaning efforts.
• Requests supplies, materials, and equipment; monitors expenditure and inventory control.
• Performs general cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, vacuuming, waste and recycling handling, and cleaning walls, windows, light fixtures, and air supply/return registers.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaners.
• Secures and locks buildings and systems; ensures lights are turned off in completed spaces.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of custodial/janitorial or building maintenance experience, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience; or any combination of education and experience equivalent to the stated requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Valid Texas Driver's License. Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance. Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Policies, procedures, materials, equipment, and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.

Skill in:

• Supervising the work activities of assigned staff.
• Resolving routine issues effectively.
• Operating cleaning equipment such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions.

Ability to:

• Supervise and train staff in proper work methods and procedures.
• Read, write, and perform basic math calculations.
• Safely operate cleaning equipment used for facility maintenance.
• Work independently and efficiently; manage time and meet deadlines.
• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, external representatives, county employees, officials, and the public.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds…