LCSD is seeking a Custodial Manager for 2022-23 School Year!
Job Title: Custodial Services Director
Prepared Date: 03/28/2022
Work Year: 249 Days
Department: Custodial Services
Reports To: COO
Cross training opportunities ASAP. Start date: July 1, 2022
Salary: 249-day contract follows the LCSD Calendar
$49,800- $55,776 ($25-$28/hour)
Exempt employee, salaried over 12-month period, excellent benefits package included
SUMMARY: Responsible for the care and upkeep of district buildings. Ensure a clean and healthy school environment across the district for all students and staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Manage personnel the Custodial staff and resolve issues in a satisfactory manner.
Maintain the Custodial budget.
Assist Finance Department complete necessary processes and forms.
Perform special projects as needed throughout the year.
Ensure completion of summer projects.
Discuss problems and projects with COO.
Ensure buildings are clean and ready for school session.
Prioritize and coordinate Custodial work between buildings and coordinate with maintenance, school staff and others as appropriate.
Enforce safety procedures, ensure they are followed and rectify safety issues immediately.
Obtain cost estimates on supplies and materials.
Identify and prioritize Custodial projects.
Respond to emergency Custodial issues.
Coordinate with schools to address Custodial issues successfully and in a timely manner.
Supervise, train, evaluate and coach all Custodial staff.
Inform HR on hiring needs and recruitment efforts.
Verify and submit payroll for employees to HR.
Conduct departmental meetings as appropriate.
Address any complaints from Custodial staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Appropriate education or equivalent work experience.
EXPERIENCE 3+ years’ experience in Custodial services and management skills
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Communication, computer literacy, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Knowledge of Custodial equipment, procedures, and systems. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Driver’s license (to drive between buildings in District provided vehicle) and ability to pass fingerprinting/background check.
SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY Directly supervises staff in the Custodial Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and assisting with interviewing, hiring, rewarding, disciplining, and terminating employees. Acts as a technical resource for District building personnel by responding to questions or requests related to Custodial services.
JUDGMENT AND DECISION-MAKING Nominal direction is given by the CFO. Requires independent judgment, technical knowledge, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills to evaluate problems, determine urgency, and arrange for action to ensure the least impact on students and staff. Decision making is guided by District and department policies and procedures, system specifications, and trade standards. Decision making requires collaboration with the CFO and/or Superintendent. Errors in decision making could include untimely or inadequate response to a problem, resulting in a failure to deliver services and/or unsafe circumstances. CFO is involved only in major decisions.
DIVERSITY OF DUTIES Duties require comprehensive knowledge of equipment, knowledge of District systems, supervisory skills, and knowledge of necessary processes, tools and instruments. Duties are on a daily basis
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate, coordinate, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills. Frequently required to instruct and negotiate. Occasionally required to compare, copy, compute, and compile.
Lake County School District is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply:
● Internal candidates (LCSD Employees), please submit a classified transfer request to Mike Vagher, Chief Operations Officer or Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.
● External candidates, please submit a Classified Employee Application, letter of interest and resume to Mike Vagher, Chief Operations Officer or Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.
