Custodial Supervisor

Charleston County Government; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston County Government is seeking a supervisory custodial lead to oversee cleaning staff in the Lonnie Hamilton Public Service Building and other facilities. The role involves coordinating day-to-day operations, safety policy enforcement, and event support.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years custodial work; at least 2 years in supervision and knowledge of janitorial methods, OSHA and EPA safety rules. A SC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) plus 3–5 years custodial work, 2 years in a supervisory role, or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of janitorial methods, procedures, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and equipment; safety regulations (OSHA/EPA) for public buildings.
• Ability to plan, assign, train, inspect and evaluate supervisory staff; clear English communication; write reports; use a PC; and legally drive a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assign and supervise custodial staff activities.
• Develop, update and evaluate work and safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Assist in facility maintenance planning.
• Maintain personnel records and work schedules.
• Evaluate subordinates' performance and participate in disciplinary processes.
• Coordinate custodial operations for special events.
• Communicate with staff, clients, vendors, and administrators.
• Receive, investigate and resolve complaints regarding custodial services.
• Perform field checks and ensure completion of work assignments.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed.
• Manage inventory of janitorial supplies and equipment.
• Drive to job sites to facilitate custodial operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

3–5 years custodial experience

2 years supervisory experience

Tools

Windows operating systems

Job description

Under direction, supervises a group of custodial employees engaged in cleaning activities in the Lonnie Hamilton Public Service Building and other facilities, as required.

HIRING HOURLY: $19.34 - $25.32

The essential functions of the job include assigning and supervising activities of custodial staff; developing, updating and evaluating work and/or safety standards, policies and procedures; assisting in the development of the facility maintenance plan; maintaining personnel records and work schedules; evaluating subordinates' performance, and counseling, documenting, initiating, and participating in the disciplinary process; coordinating, planning, and supervising custodial operations for special events; communicating with staff, clients, vendors, and administrators; receiving, investigating, responding, and/or resolving complaints regarding custodial services; making field checks of assigned areas and ensuring completion of work assignments; monitoring and/or facilitating the moving of furniture and equipment; coordinating the distribution, requesting, requisitioning and/or maintaining inventory of janitorial supplies and equipment; and driving a motor vehicle to reach job sites to facilitate custodial operations.

Minimum Education: Position requires a high school diploma (or GED) supplemented with three (3) to five (5) years or more of progressively responsible custodial work, two years of which at a supervisory level, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Current knowledge of janitorial methods and procedures along with two years of supervisory experience.

Must possess knowledge of: Janitorial methods and procedures, materials, chemicals, disinfectants and equipment used in cleaning large public buildings and surrounding areas; existing safety laws, rules, methods and procedures including applicable OSHA and EPA regulations to ensure the safety of staff, the public, and building occupants. Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.

Must possess ability to: Plan, assign, train, inspect and evaluate the activities of supervisory subordinate personnel engaged in janitorial duties; communicate clearly and effectively as well as understand and correctly follow instructions in English; promote, establish and maintain effective working relationships; write reports or correspondence in a clear, concise and effective manner; identify and resolve problems; use a personal computer; and comply with all legal laws and regulations in order to drive a vehicle legally during the length of employment.

A valid SC driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain one upon acceptance of position is required.