Custodial Services Supervisor

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota State Government is seeking a Custodial Supervisor for the Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home in Hot Springs.

This full-time role directs a team of facility workers, oversees cleaning and maintenance, and ensures sanitary conditions while upholding care standards for veterans. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, knowledge of custodial work, and the ability to plan, train, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising custodial staff.
• Knowledge of custodial work techniques.
• Ability to plan and schedule work.
• Experience with cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of a team of facility workers.
• Supervise and assist in cleaning and general maintenance.
• Ensure sanitary conditions and appearance of buildings.
• Conduct interviews and provide training and direction.
• Review and approve timekeeping for direct staff.
• Monitor equipment and report maintenance problems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training & coaching

Timekeeping

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

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Job ID: 36992

Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location: Hot Springs

Salary: $18.45 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade: GE

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veterans Affairs - Michael J Fitzmaurice Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

Seeking qualified applicants for a Custodial Supervisor role. This position is a full-time position at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home and requires a dedication and commitment to 'Caring for America's Heroes'. The Custodial Supervisor is a key role within the Physical Plant Department and is responsible for directing the work of a team of facility workers. Incumbents both supervise and assist in the cleaning and general maintenance of the facility to maintain sanitary conditions and enhance the appearance of the buildings.

Supervisory duties include, but are not limited to:

• conducting interviews;
• providing training and work direction;
• reviewing and approving all timekeeping for direct staff;
• addressing staff issues and concerns fairly;
• conducting performance appraisals and documents;
• monitoring equipment and recommending replacement when needed;
• reporting maintenance problems and/or hazardous conditions; and,
• determining need and developing in-service training programs for staff to ensure continuous training in custodial, routine maintenance, repair, and supervision techniques.

Hazards facing this role are slipping on wet floors, falling from ladders, possible back strain from lifting heavy trash and furniture, and exposure to chemicals used to clean and disinfect. Incumbents work around residents who can become hostile or violent. Responsibilities require standing, bending, and reaching for long periods of time.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• techniques of custodial work; and
• proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships;
• plan and schedule work;
• operate and repair cleaning equipment;
• keep records;
• train and teach subordinates proper techniques of custodial work;
• direct the activities of subordinates; and,
• lift up to 50 lbs.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .

This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'