2026-27 Custodial Supervisor - Como Service Center

About the role

The starting wage for the position is $75,376 and we are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise district custodial staff, including Head Engineers; make hiring and retention decisions; train and coach employees; evaluate performance; recognize superior work and provide recognition; discipline employees and make recommendations for discharge when necessary; review and approve performance appraisals conducted by subordinate supervisors.
• Manage custodial staffing for all district buildings; define work assignments and schedule staff; manage relief staff assignments or delegate the task to subordinate supervisors.
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing levels to accomplish district custodial functions in an effective and efficient manner.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., mechanical equipment failures, building break-ins and fire or property damage) on an on-call basis.
• Act as a liaison to the temporary staffing agency that fills custodial vacancies as necessary to ensure that assignments are filled on a timely basis.
• Review employee work restrictions and act as a liaison to Human Resources to determine workability.
• Approve permits for building usage.
• Participate in district meetings that plan and evaluate the services needed to determine the opening and closing of buildings and/or programs.
• Establish and communicate goals and objectives for the custodial team; plan agenda and chair meetings; facilitate discussions of issues at the schools and district buildings; synthesize information gathered to report to Operations leadership in order to seek solutions.
• Serve as a member of the Operations & Maintenance Committee as a representative of custodial services.
• Contribute to the creation of a data tracking tool for the custodial services program that is designed for use in a multi-facility district and which establishes staffing requirements, cleaning priorities, work schedules and related information.
• Respond to inquiries from state and federal agencies or other outside entities as necessary to ensure compliance with regulations or to provide requested information.
• Afford assistance with outside audits of custodial department functions.
• Review reports and ensure compliance with pool and playground certification, boiler and fire code compliance.
• Work with the Facilities Assistant Director to evaluate and make recommendations for annual budget requirements; monitor budget; develop related reports.
• Perform responsibilities relating to the District's purchasing process for custodial supplies and materials.
• Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or undergraduate certificate, in facilities or business management or a related field, five years working in the facilities maintenance field and two years of experience as a supervisor.
• (Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.)
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or equivalent out-of-state license with no revocations or suspensions during the three-year period prior to appointment to appointment (suspensions for parking related offenses excluded).
• Must possess a Chief Grade C Boiler license.
• Pool certification will be required within six months of appointment.
• Playground certification will be required within two years of appointment.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the Minimum Level Housekeeping Program.
• Considerable knowledge of automated and mechanical systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), boilers, chillers, cooling towers, swimming pools and related systems.
• Considerable knowledge of chemical usage.
• Considerable knowledge of boiler operations.
• Considerable knowledge of supervisory theories and practices in a unionized environment.
• Working knowledge of the federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of budget administration.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Considerable ability to plan, assign, coordinate and delegate work and to train, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Considerable ability to interact effectively with a wide range of diverse contacts.
• Considerable ability to develop, prioritize and implement long-range work plans.
• Considerable ability to develop and present training.
• Considerable ability to utilize computer software in performing job responsibilities.
• Considerable ability to operate boilers and related equipment.

Benefits

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.

Pay

The pay range for this position is: $75,376-100,179 Maximum hiring step = Step Eight (8) The full salary schedule is listed in the MMSA contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link and by selecting the "MMSA" Labor agreement.

Schedule

This is a 12-month position working 40 hours per week.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps. To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.