Custodial Supervisor

Sylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Dauphin School District is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee custodial operations across district facilities. This full-time role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage a diverse maintenance team to ensure a safe, clean environment for students and staff.

The candidate will direct custodial staff in both technical and administrative tasks, evaluate effectiveness, and coordinate with school administration on facilities concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role in custodial/maintenance facilities.
• Experience supervising custodial staff and directing operations.
• Strong communication with diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks as required by district policies.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cleanliness, sanitation and safety conditions at each location.
• Evaluate performance of custodial staff.
• Train and coach all staff on custodial functions; supervise substitutes.
• Respond to safety, security and fire alarms district-wide during non-school hours on a rotating basis.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are followed at each location.
• Evaluate and recommend new cleaning techniques, chemicals, products and equipment.
• Oversee building/grounds inspections to maintain high standards of quality, safety and security.
• Communicate custodial/facilities concerns with principals and district staff and implement recommendations.
• Organize and oversee setup/teardown of extracurricular activities.
• Assist in work schedules and safety programs for each school.
• Complete first-level admin tasks for custodial staff (timekeeping, absences, scheduling).
• Test new supplies/equipment and make purchasing recommendations.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Prepare performance documentation and annual goals.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Custodial Supervisor to oversee the custodial operations within the Central Dauphin School District. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and functional environment for students and staff. This full-time position requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to manage a diverse team of maintenance personnel. They direct the custodial staff in technical and administrative aspects and evaluates the level of custodial effectiveness for all district facilities.

Responsibilities

• - Evaluate the cleanliness, sanitation and safety conditions at each location.
• - Evaluate the performance of the custodial staff.
• - Responsible for training and coaching all staff on all functions of the custodial position. Train, organize and supervise the substitute custodial staff.
• - Responsible for responding to all safety, security and fire alarms district wide during non-school hours on a rotating basis.
• - Ensure all department policies and procedures are being executed at each location.
• - Evaluate and recommend new techniques and methods of custodial cleaning, chemicals, products, and equipment.
• - Oversee the inspection of all buildings and grounds on a regular basis to assure the high standards of quality, cleanliness, safety and security are maintained.
• - Communicate with school principals and other District personnel on custodial and facilities concerns on an on-going basis, reconcile problems, and implement recommendations as directed.
• - Organize and oversee the set up and tear down of all extra-curricular activities.
• - Assist in making work schedules and safety programs for each school.
• - Complete all first level administrative functions for custodial staff, including but not limited to, timekeeping, absence tracking and scheduling before passing on to the Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds.
• - Test new custodial supplies and equipment and make recommendations for purchasing.
• - Respond as necessary to emergency situations both on and off shift.
• - Prepare performance documentation as required.
• - Develop, write and work toward completion of annual goals.
• - Establish and maintain open lines of communication with staff, students, public and outside vendors.
• - Perform other job duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• - High school diploma or equivalent.
• - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership roleminimum 3 years experience in custodmaintenance, facility management, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• - Minimum 3 years experience in custodial services or related field
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• - Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• - Proficiency in using maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• - Valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks as required by school district policies.
• - Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.