Custodial Services - Crew Chief - Custodial

Abilene; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Abilene seeks a Custodial Supervisor to oversee routine custodial activities, supervise staff, ensure safety and cleanliness, and manage coverage during vacations or absences. Under the Division Manager’s supervision, you will inspect work areas, lead daily crew duties, and provide feedback to the custodial services supervisor, including recommendations for improvements.

A valid Texas driver’s license is required; bloodborne pathogens and HazCom training must be completed within 60 days;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial staff, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Ensure coverage during vacation, holidays, or illness.
• Responsible for the division custodial services in the absence of custodial manager and supervisor.
• Assist in feedback from custodial staff and provide recommendations to the custodial services supervisor.
• Routinely inspect all custodial work areas and address any complaints and concerns.
• Conduct and manage safety measures.
• Conduct and oversee daily crew duties.
• Lead and participate in work assignments.

Skills

Custodial equipment operation

Customer service

Office equipment use

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet machine

Floor buffer

Postage machine

Basic computer programs

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Division Manager and Lead Supervisor to help oversee and supervise routine custodial activities and staff. This position is responsible for the leadership and work duties of custodians in their assigned work areas.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises supervision over lower-level staff within their area of responsibility.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Oversee custodial staff, maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Ensure coverage during vacation, holidays, or illness.

Responsible for the division custodial services in the absence of custodial manager and supervisor.

Assist in feedback from custodial staff and provide recommendations to the custodial services supervisor.

Routinely inspect all custodial work areas and address any complaints and concerns.

Conduct and manage safety measures.

Conduct and oversee daily crew duties.

Lead and participate in work assignments.

Drives a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct business on behalf of the City.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Safety practice and procedures.

Proper use and maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.

Cleaning techniques for various surfaces and environments.

The buildings assigned to them.

Skill to:

Operate all custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine and buffer.

Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers in all circumstances and potentially stressful situations.

Operate office equipment, including the postage machine and basic computer programs.

Effectively communicate instructions and information both verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

Identify issues and recommend improvements for custodial operations and facility maintenance.

Adapt to changing environments and demands.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience:

Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required .

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive Federal background check.

Ability to travel to different job sites.

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N = No

E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

E Standing

I Sitting

E Walking

M Lifting

M Carrying

M Pushing/Pulling

I Overhead Work

I Fine Dexterity

M Kneeling

M Crouching

I Crawling

M Bending

M Twisting

I Climbing

M Balancing

M Vision

M Hearing

M Talking

___ Other: _____________________