Director of Custodial Services

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Director of Custodial Services

Reports to: Executive Director of Operations

Employment Status: Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Description: Coordinates the work and training within the custodial department. This will include identifying and coordinating work, work schedules, and timing; scheduling staff coverage; ordering supplies and equipment; and conducting periodic inspections and training. Supervision and evaluation of the custodial personnel by working cooperatively with other administrative personnel and consultants.

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience in custodial management at school districts or similar organizations

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with multi-level district staff in a professional and courteous manner at all times

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

• Effective, active listening skills

• Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff data and other district-related issues as appropriate

• High degree of organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead and motivate staff

Essential Functions:

• Direct and evaluate personnel in the performance of their duties

• Establish, maintain, and monitor employee attendance records

• Work with Executive Director of Operations to assign overtime and substitutes as necessary

• Conduct in-service programs for employees as directed by the Executive Director of Operations

• Ensure compliance with applicable worker protection regulations

• Establish and maintain an inventory of all supplies and equipment

• Help with preparation and management of program budget

• Initiate purchasing supplies, equipment, and contract services

• Monitor work being done by outside contractors

• Approve invoices for payment when supplies and equipment have been received or when contracted work has been completed

• Coordinate with other administrators the cleaning schedules, maintenance repairs, and contracted work of the operations of the District

• Assign, monitor, and revise custodial personnel as needed

• Assist with the assignment of and monitoring of maintenance repairs

• Assist with the assignment of and scheduling of contracted services and repairs

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including those pertaining to hazardous materials

• Assist the Executive Director of Operations in preparing long- and short-range plans for repair, renovation, and maintenance of facilities

• Gather data, information, and input on supplies, equipment, and materials needed to fulfill the responsibilities of Custodial Services

• Give input to the Executive Director of Operations on capital and permanent improvement needs

• Develop and maintain professional and personal skills and knowledge necessary to provide the leadership needed in the area of Custodial Services

• Join and participate in local, state, and national organizations

• Visit other school systems, confer with counterparts in other districts, and attend conferences and meetings

• Complete various training programs as necessary

• Read current literature appropriate to Custodial Services

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement those specific aspects of the strategic plan that are relevant to this position

• Promote effective working relationships

• Promote a safe and secure environment for self and others

• Be accurate and effective in written and oral communications

• Develop professionally

Equipment Operated:

• Telephone

• Motor vehicle, truck, van, school bus

• Hand carts

• Various tools

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

• Frequent operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions

• Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building

• Frequent requirement to work near moving mechanical parts

• Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

• Occasional requirement to work in high places

• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, e.g., requirement to work outdoors during all types of weather

• Occasional exposure to dangerous chemicals

• Frequent exposure to loud noises

• Frequent requirement to work beyond the regular workday

• Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various supplies and equipment up to a maximum of 60 pounds

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties assigned by the incumbent's supervisor and/or appointing authority.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.