Custodial Supervisor

SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining the premises of county facilities and commercial/institutional buildings in clean and orderly condition with 2 full-time and 24 part-time personnel. Ensure an adequate supply of cleaning supplies, equipment, and properly trained workers are available in quantities sufficient to support all assigned duties.

• Assign employees weekly and daily work schedule and duties.
• Supervise and inspect all custodians’ work prior to closing the buildings.
• Schedule employee time for stripping and refinishing hard floors and shampooing floors in various buildings.
• Perform and/or supervise janitorial maintenance in other precinct buildings i.e.: Juvenile Justice Center, Precinct Community Centers, Slaton Tax Office, etc.
• Transport small equipment or tools between departments and/or buildings.
• Assist night security in securing all county buildings; secure all buildings in absence of night security.
• Responsible for security of all janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Properly store and identify all cleaning chemicals.
• Interview and recommend new hires to the DOF for the custodial crew.
• Assess maintenance department needs and requisition equipment and materials for cleaning, as well as supplies in need of restocking or tools/machines in need of replacing. Survey vendors to provide the best price quotes.
• Follow all applicable fiscal county policies concerning: attendance; documentation of work; dress and personal appearance; hazard and alarms; confidentiality; licensing and regulation.
• Respond to 24hr. emergency maintenance call back system and provide after hours overtime work as needed.
• Complete other duties as may be assigned.

Trains new personnel in proper procedures and techniques for:

• Cleaning and polishing lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, trim rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas.
• Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors, rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Washing walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, panels, and sills.
• Empty and clean ash receptacles and wastebaskets. Transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Refill, repair, and replace toilet paper, paper towel, soap, and feminine hygiene dispensers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school graduation or its equivalent plus at least ten years of experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed above. Texas Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Janitorial maintenance practices and procedures; heavy and light equipment; principles of supervision; and computer usage. Safe operation of the equipment used and of the provisions of the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of such motorized equipment. Operate equipment used in janitorial maintenance; service and make minor repairs on equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; understand and follow instructions; and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers. Organize and prioritize tasks to be assigned and completed; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; identify numbers and order parts; and perform mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods of time; use hands to finger motion, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently bend, stoop, squat, lie down, and walk. The employee may be required to work in some extremely small chases and attic crawl spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as tools and equipment, and must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to focus, and perceive color. Vision may be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Tolerate extreme cold and hot weather conditions. Employee will be required to work in confinement areas, office buildings, and warehouses with standard incandescent and florescent lighting, to handle and properly dispose of hazardous chemicals, and work in areas of loud noise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise maintenance technicians, an in-house work crew of 26, work release and community service personnel. Assigns and reviews work, makes personnel and performance review recommendations.

Salary : $45,822