Crew Leader, Janitor

Hillsborough County Public Schools; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A public educational institution is seeking a Crew Leader, Janitor to oversee cleaning and maintenance activities. The role requires managing custodial staff, ensuring safety in facilities, and performing various cleaning tasks. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience and a commitment to maintaining a clean learning environment. This is a full-time position based in Tampa, Florida.

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in housekeeping and yard maintenance.
• One year of management or supervisory experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned clerical staff and ensure effective team performance.
• Conduct daily cleaning and maintenance tasks in school facilities.
• Oversee lawn maintenance and facility security procedures.

Skills

Custodial management

Yard maintenance

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

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The Crew Leader, Custodian will perform daily cleaning, minor maintenance, yard duties, and assigned tasks in order to provide a safe and healthy learning environment in all school district facilities.

Supervisory Expectations

Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and burnish floors, as well as vacuum and shampoo carpets as applicable; cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restrooms; cleans and dusts all horizontal and vertical surfaces as assigned; removes and dispose of waste products daily; maintains clean custodial closets.
• Performs minor non-cleaning maintenance tasks of facility (i.e. changes light bulbs, changes toilet seats, unclogs toilets, changes ceiling tiles, touches up paint, secures window(s), delivers supplies, sets up for facility activities, meetings, and/or conferences, assembles and moves furniture, etc.).
• Follows a lawn and facility maintenance program to include, but not limited to: mowing (pushing and/or riding), weeding, weed-eating, edging, trimming, fertilizing, minor plant replacement, mulching, blowing off sidewalks/curbs, watering, pressure washing, and graffiti removal, as appropriate.
• Opens or closes and secures facility; to include: gates, doors, windows, and alarm systems. Turn on and off all lights making sure that grounds and facility are free of debris and hazards. Responds to emergencies by securing the perimeter.
• Performs work duties independently and/or as part of a custodial crew depending upon the nature of the task, work cooperatively in group situations, exhibit tact and consideration, displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, offer assistance and support to co-workers, works actively to resolve conflicts.

Supervisory & Other Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel, monitors staff performance, and makes immediate improvements.
• Prepares all required reports.
• Performs basic computer skills.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of the head custodian in the event of absence, vacancy, or as directed.
• Possess basic comprehensive skills of the working English language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

Attendance & Punctuality: Schedules time off in advance. Begins working on time. Keeps absences within guidelines. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Uses resources effectively.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others\' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.

Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance. Includes subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates\' activities. Makes self available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback. Develops subordinates\' skills and encourages growth.

Personal Appearance: Dresses appropriately for position. Keeps self well-groomed. Wears School Board provided uniform daily.

NOTE: School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all in its personnel policies and practices and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age.

The district accords preference in selection, retention, and promotion procedures to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in large scale housekeeping and yard maintenance knowledge, with one (1) year of related management or supervisory experience required.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: All new and current employees are highly encouraged to complete the Custodial Operations Career Advancement training program through Hillsborough County Public Schools.
• Language Skills: Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Applies common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Deals with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Computer Skills: Use Internal HCPS email system and HCPS district webpage as appropriate.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, keyboarding, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, depth perception, color vision, tasting/smelling, near acuity, far acuity, and field of vision.

Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.

Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.

Environmental Conditions: Extreme cold, extreme heat, wet/humid, noise intensity 3 moderate, work with cleaning chemicals – wear eye protection, vibration/impact, work with or near heavy equipment, proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock, fumes, or airborne particles.

All job postings close at 7:00 p.m. on the posted Closing Date. Applications must be submitted before this deadline.

All applicants must have an "ACTIVE" application and must have received an active notification from the Application Center to be considered or interviewed for any posted position.

Additional Information

Salary Schedules: Our district salary schedules are available at: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/employeerelations

Job description search: https://www2.sdhc.k12.fl.us/jobdescrs/

Salary level / Seniority: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Primary and Secondary Education.