Project Manager

General Information:

As a Project Manager, you are responsible for directing and overseeing a team custodians and leads. You will coordinate the tasks of the staff and will serve as the main point of contact for clients. You will be traveling to meet with clients to make sure that we've provided the highest level of service.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that all contract specifications are followed and performed in a satisfactory manner
• Oversees the Group Managers and Quality Control Managers
• Handles any School District communication or concerns on a 24/7 basis
• Maintains adequate staffing levels (responsible for hiring and terminations)
• Performs daily inspections of recurring work
• Maintains the project work files (work orders, supply requests, inventory reports, equipment requests, inspection checklists, employee schedules, etc.)
• Ensures that staff appearance is professional
• Schedules cleaning staff
• Schedules periodic work
• Management of budgets and supplies

• Allocates work responsibilities among subordinates effectively
• Assembles and issue reports to School District as requested
Ensures that facility security and energy items have implemented after completion of work assignments. (i.e.
• - unlocked doors have been relocked, lights turned out, etc)
• Coordinates equipment, material, and supplies distribution
• Coordinates equipment maintenance program
• Supervises all training programs, both for new and existing employees:
  • Instructs employees on the proper methods of cleaning and maintenance
  • Corrects deficiencies
  • Mandatory topics are as follows:
• • Chemicals
  • Tools and equipment
  • Dusting and spot cleaning
  • Restroom cleaning, disinfection, and dispenser refilling
  • Carpet care
  • Hard Surface Floor Care
  • VCT stripping and waxing
  • Spray Buffing and burnishing
  • Safety
  • Building security
• Maintains training records, including on-line, classroom and hands-on sessions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled QC inspections (completed inspection checklists will be available to the School District when requested).
• Customizes and implements the QC Program to include inspections and training
• Reviews all supply requests
• Reviews logs, work orders and reports
• Relays necessary information to corporate headquarters

Requirements:

• Must have at least five years janitorial management experience in the K-12 environment.
• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings.
• Strong communication skills, highly-skilled in typing, writing, grammar, punctuation, and oral communication (which means speaking clearly and correctly on the telephone)
• Good judgment, punctuality, initiative, a good work ethic and time management skills
• Must possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Interpersonal skills and client relations are of paramount importance
• Must be highly organized and able to keep track of multiple projects.