Custodial Supervisor (Hired through EduStaff)

Bhas; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to assist the Facilities Director in managing and supporting maintenance and custodial operations district-wide. The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and technical know-how across HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.

The position involves supervising custodial staff, coordinating schedules, monitoring building systems, and ensuring facilities are prepared for district events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Experience in an urban-rural, multi-ethnic school district preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily custodial staff; prepare shift schedules and assign zones.
• Program thermostat schedules and monitor HVAC systems; submit repair work orders.
• Oversee preventive maintenance workflows and fleet vehicle scheduling.
• Enforce safety standards and lead MIOSHA training updates.
• Direct supply inventories, place parts orders, and process vendor invoices.
• Conduct routine building inspections and track energy usage.
• Collaborate with the Director of Facilities and COO on district projects and budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Safety compliance

Facility operations

Digital literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Computer experience preferred

HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical systems knowledge

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Digital thermostats

Energy monitoring software

Job description

BENTON HARBOR AREA SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Custodial Supervisor (Hired through EduStaff)

LOCATION: Buildings throughout the District

SUPERVISOR: Facilities Director

JOB SUMMARY: A candidate in this role will assist the Facilities Director in managing and supporting the Maintenance and Custodial operations of Benton Harbor Area

Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

College Degree preferred

Computer experience preferred

Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical Systems

Strong leadership experience

Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban-rural, multi-ethnic school district

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Leadership & Scheduling: Supervise daily custodial staff; prepare shift schedules, assign zones, and track weekly staff absenteeism for the Buildings & Grounds department.
• HVAC & Building Systems Monitoring: Program thermostat schedules for meetings and special events via Building Automation Systems (BAS); monitor heating and cooling operations to identify performance issues, replace air filters, and submit technical repair work orders.
• Facility & Maintenance Operations: Oversee preventative maintenance (PM) workflows, manage fleet vehicle scheduling, and ensure administrative center spaces are prepared for district events.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety standards, lead MIOSHA training updates, and maintain up-to-date Crisis Plans across all district facilities.
• Inventory & Procurement: Direct department supply inventories, place parts and chemical orders, receive department shipments, and process vendor invoices.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting: Conduct routine building inspections, track utility usage, run weekly custodial productivity reports, and monitor energy efficiency initiatives.
• Administrative Collaboration: Work alongside the Director of Facilities and Chief Operations Officer on district project tracking, budget monitoring, and procedural enhancements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, safety data sheets (SDS), building schematics, and district policies
• Operational familiarity with digital thermostats, basic HVAC controls, and facility energy monitoring software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with staff, administrators, and trade contractors
• Ability to manage interpersonal dynamics tactfully and foster a collaborative team environment
• Proficient in basic trade mathematics for calculating chemical dilution ratios, square footage, and supply usage rates
• Digital literacy across word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and automated work order systems
• High standard of awareness regarding district requirements, safety guidelines, and NEOLA policies

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and type using a keyboard.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

Terms of Employment

This is a year-round assignment. Salary based on education and experience pursuant to the Superintendent/CEO approval and collective bargaining agreement, if relevant.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Facilities.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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