Reports to: | Director of Maintenance and Facility Services |
Typical Schedule: | 245 days/8 hours |
Bargaining Unit: | n/a |
FLSA: | Exempt |
Job Code: | 5127 |
Salary Schedule: | NNB 60N |
Responsible for the implementation of a unified custodial services program, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards, laws, and regulations. This includes ensuring clean and well-kept facilities; training custodial management and staff; advising principals regarding custodial staff performance; and providing support to staff to meet district-wide custodial services goals.
Monitor custodial services to ensure all services provided maintain high quality standards and comply with district policies and procedures.
Evaluate custodial operations through site reviews to determine efficiency of operation, cleanliness of facilities, and appearance of grounds and building. Identify and inform principals of underperforming sites, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
Assist with development of custodial performance standards and measurement systems to evaluate compliance, and assist with performance evaluation of custodial staff.
Enforce district-wide practices using established Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and ensure required reference materials are maintained at each site.
Coordinate and provide management effectiveness training and other custodial training activities, including seminars, weekly training sessions, “shadowing” opportunities, team building exercises, and one-on-one training.
Develop a uniform supply order process that meets warehouse and individual schools site needs to be followed by all schools and district custodial personnel.
Ensure compliance with established regulatory standards concerning safe use and application of chemical supplies (OSHA, MSDS’s).
Collaborate with maintenance services to develop standardized work order practices and procedures, and ensure established procedures are followed by all custodial personnel.
Inspect and monitor vendor services, such as integrated pest management, termite and wildlife control, radios, elevators, locks and keys, and lawn care, to ensure quality services are provided and comply with conditions established in vendor contracts.
Review and approve vendor invoices for accounts payable payment processing.
Research and evaluate new custodial technologies, products, and services, and make recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Assist with the custodial allocation and budget process, and prepare reports as needed.
Maintain custodial pool of applicants, verify applicant references, and administer applicant testing, making changes to testing as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of custodial operations, chemical use, and employee safety
Ability to skillfully use custodial equipment and tools, and knowledge of preventative maintenance practices
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including electronic media
Ability to organize, prioritize, manage and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
Knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to custodial services
New hires must meet physical requirements of Post Offer Employment Testing (POET); current employees are not required to have this screening
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of experience in management of custodial operations
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
Florida School Plant Management Association (FSPMA) Master Custodian certification or 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager for the District
FSPMA Custodial Instruction certification or 5 years of experience as a Plant Manager for the District
Florida Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License
Any essential certification or license required to perform work assigned.
Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver II Plan.
Driver license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
Knowledge of applicable Board policies, procedures, and regulations
Experience in implementing applicable federal, state, county, and district laws, rules, and regulations
Experience working in schools and with community or governmental agencies
None
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Vibration: The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
Hazards: The worker is subject to hazards. This includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places and exposure to high heat or chemicals.
Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory systems or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
Oils: The worker is subject to oils. There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc. Custodial and floor finish equipment, such as sling machines, propane burnishers, multi-purpose restroom cleaning machines, and various auto scrubbers.
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.