Custodial Services - Lead Supervisor - Custodial

About the role

Under the supervision of the Custodial Division Manager, to help oversee and supervise routine custodial activities and staff. This position is responsible for training new employees; coordinating work duties and schedules; and also serves as safety coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial work and crew chiefs, maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Ensure all positions are covered during vacations or illnesses.
• Responsible for the Custodial Services Division in the absence of the Custodial Services Manager.
• Evaluate performance of custodial staff and provide recommendations to Custodial Services Manager and assist with disciplinary action.
• Routinely inspect all custodial work areas and address any complaints or concerns.
• Conduct safety meetings.
• Coordinate and oversee crew with stripping and waxing duties.
• Assist with the division equipment replacement and maintenance process.
• Assist with the development of the Custodial Services Department budget; to include equipment, materials and supplies.
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge: Occupational hazards and safety precautions of custodial operations and proper use and care of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to custodial operations; all buildings assigned to custodial staff; mail courier services operations.

Skills: Operate all custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, floor scrubber and buffer; operate a postage machine; basic computer skills; provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers in all circumstances and potentially stressful situations.

Abilities: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally; follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do; lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training: Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Experience – Two (2) years of custodial service experience with one (1) year supervisory experience. Education/Training – A high school diploma or GED is required.

License or Certificate: A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements / Physical Demands: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, and climb. With or without accommodation, ability to lift 40 pounds. Ability to travel to different job sites. Pass a comprehensive Federal background check. Physical demand classification: Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds. Frequency codes: Standing – Extensive (E); Sitting – Infrequent (I); Walking – Extensive (E); Lifting – Moderate (M); Carrying – Moderate (M); Pushing/Pulling – Almost Never (A); Overhead Work – Moderate (M); Fine Dexterity – Infrequent (I); Kneeling – Infrequent (I); Crouching – Moderate (M); Crawling – Extensive (E); Bending – Moderate (M); Twisting – Infrequent (I); Climbing – Moderate (M); Balancing – Moderate (M); Vision – Moderate (M); Hearing – Moderate (M); Talking – Moderate (M).