Custodial Section Chief

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving is seeking a supervisor to lead custodial operations and facility maintenance across city facilities. The role involves planning, scheduling, assigning, and inspecting work while ensuring safety and training standards are met.

The position requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment operation, and supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license and the ability to work after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial operations and facility maintenance practices.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating workloads.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel and related software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate custodial operations and facility maintenance activities.
• Plan, schedule, assign and inspect work.
• Oversee staff performance, training and safety.

Skills

Custodial operations

Facility maintenance

Staff supervision

Lead experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years custodial/maintenance experience

At least one year lead experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Duties include supervising and coordinating custodial operations and facility maintenance activities; planning, scheduling, assigning and inspecting work; overseeing staff performance, training and safety; coordinating equipment maintenance and repairs; maintaining records of labor, materials and equipment usage; purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory; and responding to service requests, complaints and emergency conditions. Responsibilities also include ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment, vehicles and tools; preparing reports; and performing related duties as assigned. Must have knowledge of custodial operations, facility maintenance practices, equipment operation and employee supervision. A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of applicable custodial and maintenance experience demonstrating a broad range of repair capabilities, including at least one year of lead experience and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and related software is required. Possession of an appropriate, valid state-issued drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire also required. Must be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and work in varying environmental conditions. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergency callbacks.

PAY GRADE GG20 / FULL PAY RANGE $29.47 - $41.52 PER HOUR

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The City of Irving’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps to improve the quality of life for Irving citizens through construction of facilities such as parks, trails, aquatic centers, and libraries. Additionally, CIP administers and carries out the construction of infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater, drainage, and fire stations, all necessary to assure the public’s welfare.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas.

Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented.

The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve.

This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect.

This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.