Supervisor, Custodial Services

About the role

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work of staff responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties related to the care, routine maintenance, and cleaning of all District facilities; ensures that custodial work practices, equipment, and chemical use and storage comply with applicable safety standards; coordinates custodial support for meetings, special events, and classroom moves; assists in the planning of new District construction by recommending standard fixtures and appropriate custodial facilities in order to optimize custodial services for new facilities; and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of staff in the custodial activities for all District buildings and facilities; assists in selection and promotion; trains staff in work methods and procedures; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff; determines staffing needs and recommends staffing levels for assigned activities and projects; sets performance standards and evaluates employees’ performance; coaches employees toward improved performance as needed; recommends and implements disciplinary procedures.
• Monitors work order requests received, assigns work orders to staff, and closes out orders once completed; coordinates custodial services both on and off District facilities, including moving of furniture and equipment and setting up for meetings and special events; receives complaints from students, faculty, and staff, and resolves them or refers them to appropriate unit, such as Maintenance or Information Technology.
• Trains staff in safe work procedures and in the safe operation and use of equipment and supplies; coordinates with safety officer the removal from District facilities of hazardous or infectious material; maintains required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) according to regulations; ensures District adherence to applicable safety standards.
• Makes regular or special inspections of custodial tools, equipment, and related items for cleanliness, safety, appearance, operating effectiveness, and needed repair or replacement.
• Monitors inventory and maintains adequate levels of custodial supplies, equipment, and chemicals.
• Administers custodial budget; purchases needed supplies, equipment, and services; develops specifications, identifies vendors, and obtains quotes on custodial equipment, supplies, and chemicals for District facilities.
• Provides custodial support in emergency situations as necessary.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND Five (5) years of increasingly responsible custodial or janitorial experience, INCLUDING two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience, preferably for an organization with multiple locations. One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis. Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License. Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.
• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials of custodial work.
• Applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
• Basic principles and practices of budget