Custodial Services Manager - At Will

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the General Services Agency.  The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.  If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the General Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Plan, assign and oversee daily assignments of the Custodial staff for County facilities, including detentions; conduct interviews, make hiring recommendations, prepare employee performance evaluations and oversee personnel management of time cards, leave requests and meetings; oversee planning, development and coordination of training and cross training of Custodial Workers; develop and implement employee in-service training programs in proper methods, procedures, and safety practices; plan and develop emergency response protocols for hazardous material handling. i.e. bodily fluids, human waste, communicable parasites; supervise and train employees in custodial methods of safe use and storage of equipment, proper storage of chemicals and ergonomically correct techniques; maintain current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) sheets for all chemicals, solvents, and cleaning supplies in each facility; establish goals and priorities for the Division; provide direction on these goals and priorities to Custodial Workers; conduct regular inspections of facilities to determine if County standards of cleanliness are achieved and correct deficiencies; notify Facilities upon finding any problem, security hazard or broken fixture within a facility; work with County departments to ensure optimum efficiency and minimal disruption to County operations; provide cost estimates for additional services and new facilities; prepare proposals and administrative reports, make recommendations, and confer with the General Services Manager, General Services Agency Director or Assistant General Services Director on policies and procedures relating to the Custodial Division; prepare and monitor the Custodial budget, including the preparation of the annual budget narratives, personnel requests, and capital asset requests; monitor division purchase orders, expenditures and related functions; determine and recommend repair, replacement, or purchase of cleaning equipment and supplies; maintain the Custodial inventory for all pertinent facilities; represent the division in meetings with the Board of Supervisors, County Departments and other agencies; present oral and written reports to a variety of partners. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth(12th) grade.

Experience: Four (4) years of managerial experience in custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, customer service, project management or logistical planning. 

Knowledge of: Industry standards and work practices used for cleaning surfaces of various material compositions, including fixtures, floors, walls, tile, carpet, and knowledge of the operation of janitorial equipment; principles and practices of organizational management and supervision; budget preparation, monitoring and analysis; safe work practices, regulations and procedures applicable to janitorial work; cost factors relating to equipment such as renting, leasing, or purchasing.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; listen effectively, demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; manage, assign, evaluate and assist employees in performance of duties; analyze and resolve administrative and operational problems; determine special cleaning needs and inspect work for satisfactory completion; evaluate supplies for least environmental impact i.e. Green supplies; maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; give clear, concise verbal and written instruction; establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and other agencies within the county; organize and direct workflow to meet changing and fixed deadlines; prepare cost estimates of janitorial services for various types and sizes of buildings.

Special Requirements: Applicants must undergo a law enforcement background investigation and receive clearance to work within Sheriff Department detention facilities and maintain that clearance for the duration of employment.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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