Coordinator of Building Services

Young World Physical Education; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools in Portsmouth, VA seeks a Coordinator of Building Services to oversee custodial, service, delivery and grounds maintenance staff. The role reports to the Director of Auxiliary Services and is exempt with a salary reflecting a senior operational position.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive supervisory experience in custodial and building operations. A valid Virginia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; high school or vocational education and experience alone will not substitute for the required degree.
• Extensive experience in the planning and supervision of custodial and building operation services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and coordinate custodial, service, delivery and grounds maintenance staff.
• Inspect services for cleanliness and health standards.
• Coordinate furniture, equipment, mail and educational materials; ensure timely set-up.
• Monitor contracts for security, waste management and pest control; ensure compliance.
• Recruit and train custodial and service staff; maintain records and reports.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Facilities coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Job description

Coordinator of Building Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5873787

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: COODINATOR OF BUILDING SERVICES REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY SERVICES

OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 224

JOB SUMMARY

Performs difficult technical and administration work in overseeing, coordinating and supervising the semiskilled and unskilled custodial, service, delivery and grounds maintenance personnel; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Operational Services. Supervision is exercised over custodial, delivery, service and grounds maintenance personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Planning, directing, organizing and supervising school facility custodial and security services; directing and supervising the work of service crews; supervising waste management, mail delivery, security and pest control services.

• Plans, supervises and coordinates the work of Custodial crews;
• Conducts regular inspections of services for proper standards in regard to cleanliness and health standards;
• Reports repair needs beyond capability of custodians;
• Consults with officials in buildings on matters pertaining to custodial services;
• Requisitions cleaning material, supplies and equipment;
• Answers emergency calls from day and night custodial personnel in the schools;
• Coordinates, controls and directs the pick-up, delivery and set-up of furniture, equipment, supplies, mail and educational materials;
• Monitors building security contract and ensures contract compliance;
• Monitors waste management contract and ensures contract compliance;
• Monitors pest control contract and ensures contract compliance;
• Plans, schedules and monitors grounds maintenance services;
• Recruits, interviews and recommends hiring of custodial and service staff;
• Plans, conducts and evaluates training programs;
• Prepares and maintains required records;
• Maintains personnel time and leave records;
• Oversees the purchase and maintenance of custodial equipment and materials;
• Maintains records and makes required reports;
• Secures the services of substitute workers and directs their activities;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICAIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Thorough knowledge of custodial services and procedures, cleaning materials, supplies and equipment; thorough knowledge about building fixtures and equipment; ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conductive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, standing, and walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. High school or vocational school education and experience alone will not substitute for the required degree. Extensive experience in the planning and supervision of custodial and building operation services is also required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any instructions and perform any other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

PPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. PPS complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $99,928.30 to $164,795 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Geraldine Jackson
• 801 Crawford Street
• Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]