Custodian Foreman

City-of-Compton,-C; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Compton is seeking an experienced Custodial Supervisor to oversee the cleaning and maintenance of City facilities. You will plan, schedule, and supervise custodial staff, ensuring facilities are clean, safe, and sanitary, and report maintenance issues as needed.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A high school diploma and custodial experience are required, with supervisory experience highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of custodial experience in office buildings or institutions.
• Two years of supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, schedule and supervise custodial staff and inspect work.
• Inspect completed custodial work for cleanliness and safety.
• Train staff in cleaning methods, equipment use, chemical handling and safety.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety practices

Interpersonal communication

Coaching and training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of General Services, or designee, plans, assign, supervises and participates in the work of custodial staff responsible for maintaining City facilities in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Oversees custodial operation, including scheduling, training, inventory control & quality inspections. Ensures custodial staff follow proper cleaning procedures and safety practices. Performs custodial duties as needed and reports facility maintenance issues to appropriate personnel.

Works under the general supervision of the Director of General Services. The incumbent of this position exercises supervision over subordinate custodial personnel.

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

• Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of custodial personnel, and inspects work performed.
• Inspects completed custodial work to ensure facilities are maintained in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition.
• Trains custodial staff in proper cleaning methods, equipment use, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Provides ongoing coaching and direction to custodial staff to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of custodial supplies, chemicals, and equipment; distributes materials to custodial crews as needed.
• Evaluates custodial equipment and supplies and recommends replacement or procurement when necessary.
• Ensures custodial staff follow safe work practices and comply with applicable safety regulations.
• Investigates and responds to service complaints regarding custodial services.
• Inspects facilities and reports maintenance or repair needs to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains records and prepares reports related to custodial operations, supplies, and staff activities.
• Provides direction to volunteers or service workers assisting with custodial duties.
• Operates City vehicles to travel between work sites.
• Performs custodial duties as necessary to support operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Graduation from High School or equivalent and three years of custodial experience in office buildings or an institution; or some equivalent combination of education or experience. Two (2) years of supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Required Licenses

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of

• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Cleaning materials and disinfectants used in custodial work.
• Safety practices and work methods; basic fire, safety and security regulations for school facilities.
• Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic principles of training and providing work direction to others.

Ability to

• Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order.
• Perform minor, non-technical, unskilled preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings, and fixtures to facilities as assigned.
• Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds using safe and proper methods and/or equipment.
• Move objects weighing over 50 pounds using safe and proper methods and/or equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Communicate effectively with other staff.
• Work independently with little direction, and meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Perform manual labor.
• Train and provide work direction to others.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments and on occasion will be exposed to high to moderate temperatures, slippery surfaces and dust.
• Work may require frequent twisting, pushing, pulling, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work will also consist of frequent standing, walking and climbing.
• Rarely will there be opportunity for exposure to hazardous materials and fumes.

Examination

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.

General Information to Examination Applicants

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

Eligible Lists

Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open‑competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open‑competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open‑competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).

Exam Appeal Procedure

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).

Exam Records

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

Veteran’s Preference

In all entrance examinations (open‑competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD‑214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.

Fringe Benefits

The City’s comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees’ Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after‑hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.