Custodial Shift Supervisor

Transit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Transit in Albuquerque seeks a skilled supervisor for custodial maintenance of City facilities. Lead and coordinate staff on an assigned shift to ensure high-quality work, proper scheduling, and adherence to policies and procedures.

You will monitor facility conditions, manage inventories, address safety standards (OSHA), and participate in staff training and discipline as needed. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficient operation, including handling hazardous materials disposal

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six years custodial experience.
• At least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Specialized training in maintenance preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review custodial work on an assigned shift.
• Establish schedules and allocate resources for custodial services.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures; monitor compliance.
• Monitor facilities for maintenance quality and address deficiencies.
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and order as needed.
• Maintain records on attendance and payroll related matters.
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve complaints.
• Participate in staff selection and training; enforce discipline.
• Dispose of hazardous materials according to safety procedures.
• Operate equipment like trash compactors and forklifts.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Staff management

Custodial operations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Six years custodial experience

One year lead or supervisory experience

Job description

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for custodial maintenance of City facilities on an assigned shift; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for custodial maintenance of City facilities on an assigned shift; ensure work orders are completed and documented.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing custodial maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
4. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures; ensure compliance with OSHA and regular safety standards.
5. Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including the monitoring and inspection of City facilities to assess the quality of maintenance work being performed; note deficiencies and take proper action.
6. Ensure that all custodial equipment and/or supplies are available and in good operating condition for each assigned facility; maintain inventory necessary for performing custodial maintenance tasks assigned to work crews; order supplies, equipment and materials.
7. Maintain records and reports on work injuries, personnel attendance, payroll time sheets and related matters.
8. Receive and handle complaints regarding custodial maintenance from issues/requests supervisors and other management staff; take remedial/corrective action as needed.
9. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
10. Participate in the selection of custodial maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; enforce discipline procedures.
11. Review and monitor payroll functions; provide input for performance evaluations of all assigned employees and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
12. Participate in the selection of custodial staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
13. Participate, handle and oversee the disposal of hazardous material to include trash, medical sharp containers (needles), chemicals, knives, human waste and TSA contraband.
14. Participate and assist in the disposal of trash and hazardous waste throughout the facilities; operate trash compactors, two man fork lift and operate a motor vehicle.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings and trainings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of custodial maintenance to include recycling program and the green building initiative.
2. May act as security escort for various vendors throughout the airport facility.
3. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
4. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• High School diploma or GED;
• Six (6) years of custodial experience;
• To include one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

Specialized training in maintenance preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of aCity Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Environmental

Varied city buildings environment; work closely with others; may operate a motor vehicle and travel from site to site; work with chemicals and machinery; exposure to cold, heat, and dust.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying.