Custodial Manager, Durango School District 9-R, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for a Custodial Manager.  Position includes benefits and begins April 1 or sooner if selected candidate is available to start sooner.  During the school year when students are in session, this position works a day shift on Monday and an evening shift on Tuesday through Friday.  During the summer months when school is not in sessions, this a day shift position Monday through Friday.

SUMMARY Assist the Custodial Supervisor to direct the work of custodial staff. Ensure standards of cleanliness, sanitation, minor maintenance of grounds, safety, and security are met. Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for students, staff, and the public. Order supplies and initiate custodial maintenance work orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspect buildings and grounds daily for a high level of cleanliness and safety; look for fire hazards, grounds and custodial maintenance needs.  Report maintenance needs to the Facilities Department using online systems.  Assist in maintaining building security.

• Assist the Custodial Supervisor in the hiring processes for custodial staff.  Assist with training, observation, evaluation and, if needed, corrective action steps for custodial staff.

• Train custodial staff in emergency shut offs and control valve locations and proper operation of the device.  Train custodial staff in the proper use of equipment needed to perform their custodial duties.

• Assist with organizing and directing custodial coverage for activities and keep records of time required for business office billing.

• Track and maintain orders, inventories, and deliveries needed for custodial services. Ensure proper storage of custodial supplies and documentation of material safety data sheet information.

• Assist maintenance personnel in maintaining properties. Initiate work orders in the work order platform (FMX) for building, equipment, and grounds maintenance needs to the Facilities Department.

• Communicate with administrators/supervisors and other building staff, students, and community to ensure and promote a clean, healthy, and efficiently operating facility.  When needed, respond quickly to cleaning requests as well as emergency spills and accidents.

• When needed, perform and maintain housekeeping throughout building and grounds to ensure high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance.

• Engage in ongoing professional development. 

• Assist with seasonal snow removal as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent. Training and experience in leadership and supervision of employees preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in custodial work. Previous leadership and supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of budgets, inventory and equipment maintenance.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado driver’s license. Safety and asbestos training required within 3 months after entering a position. CPR and First Aid training preferred at hire and required within three months of hire. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate several types of cleaning equipment and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
• Ability to train, develop, evaluate, and supervise others.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to grow and develop knowledge, skills, and attitude through professional development.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.
• Operating knowledge of custodial methods and procedures.
• Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

Reports to: Custodial Supervisor

Direct Reports: This job helps direct custodians' work under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor; provides assistance with the selection and evaluation of custodians.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durango.k12.co.us, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.

Salary : $58,891 - $77,920