DIRECTOR - CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and paid leave

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Columbus City Schools seeks a Director of Custodial Services to lead the district’s custodial operations, ensuring clean, safe facilities across all schools and non-school sites. This role reports to the Senior Executive Director of Business & Operations and oversees budgeting, staffing, and policy development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in business/management or related field, at least five years in custodial/facilities management, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management or a related field.
• Five (5) years of custodial/services or facilities management experience, including supervising staff.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day activities of the Custodial Services Department and supervise staff.
• Plan, schedule and assign custodians across buildings; manage vacation coverage.
• Oversee purchases of supplies and equipment; review and approve expenses.
• Develop and enforce custodial standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments and build relationships with district staff.
• Prepare departmental budget and ensure expenditures stay within approvals.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards and maintain required documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate actions to protect facilities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/management or related field

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

TITLE: Director of Custodial Services

JOB STATUS: Administrator, FLSA Exempt-Director-260

REPORTS TO: Senior Executive Director of Business & Operations

DEPARTMENT: Custodial Services

SALARY: $119,709

ABOUT US:

Columbus City Schools is more than a school district. We are woven into the fabric of Columbus and its many neighborhoods. Across more than 100 schools, more than 44,000 students and their families come together with educators, staff, coaches, and partners who share our commitment to serving students and helping them reach their full potential with our whole child philosophy. At CCS, putting students first guides everything we do. We support each student’s academic, physical, social, and emotional development, helping ensure they have the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to learn and grow. Our dedicated team of some 9,000 staff members plays an important role in making that possible. Whether working directly with students or supporting our schools behind the scenes, there is a place for you to make an impact at CCS.

Benefits & Opportunities at Columbus City Schools

• Health, Insurance & Paid Leave Benefits: CCS offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees. For current information regarding coverage, leave options, and eligibility, please visit our Employee Benefits webpage and Human Resources webpage.
• Leadership Development: Opportunities for professional learning, leadership training, and continued growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provides strategic direction and oversees execution of all plans and activities of the Custodial Services Department. Responsible for the cleaning of all school and non-school facilities ensuring clean, safe and secure conditions for students, staff and visitors. Works with all levels of the district staff in all matters relating to the cleanliness of the district facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs the day-to-day activities and staff of the Custodial Services Department. Duties include hiring, training, counseling, and evaluating staff performance and when necessary disciplining and/or discharging staff.
• Responsible for the planning, scheduling and assignment of custodians in buildings; makes staff transfers as needed. Arranges vacation schedules for custodial personnel.
• Oversees the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment required to complete custodial activities.
• Reviews the evaluation and recommends purchase of cleaning supplies and custodial equipment.
• Investigates and responds to issues of concern; initiates corrective action as needed.
• Responds to emergency and problem building situations; determines and coordinates an appropriate course of action.
• Establishes standards of cleanliness for all buildings in the district. Inspects district properties and facilities monitoring building cleanliness and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and requirements and district standards; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Develops custodial standards, policies, and procedures; revises departmental work systems and procedures as necessary to improve the efficiency and productivity of custodial function.
• Prepares and administers departmental budget; approves purchases and ensures expenditures are within the approved budget(s).
• Prepares or oversees completion of required documentation and reports.
• Monitors assigned functions to ensure compliance with related regulatory standards; initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Coordinates the activities of the Custodial Services Department with those of other departments/buildings.
• Establishes and maintains internal and external communications to keep appropriate agencies and individuals informed of departmental activities.
• Ensures departmental staff maintains required credentials and facilitates on-going development opportunities that align with district strategies and objectives.
• Resolves problems, situations or issues in a collaborative, tactful, courteous and respectful manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of regulatory standards and district policies applicable to the custodial services function including OSHA standards, EPA requirements, and infection control and safety practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management or a related field.
• Substitution: Additional years of experience, as specified, may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in custodial services, building operations, or facilities management, which includes prior experience supervising, training, evaluating, and scheduling custodial staff.
• Valid Driver’s License

Must attach official transcripts and/or degrees prior to submitting application. Applications submitted without the required documentation will not be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in custodial services, building operations, or facilities management, preferably in a public school district or other large institutional setting, which includes prior experience supervising, training, evaluating, and scheduling custodial staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards and district policies related to the custodial services function including OSHA requirements, EPA requirements, chemical safety, hazardous materials handling, and workplace safety practices. Knowledge of cleaning methods and materials necessary to maintain sanitary standards in buildings; knowledge of the proper use and care of tools, equipment and machinery.

Skills necessary to provide guidance, training, prioritize and review the work of assigned staff.

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with building administrators, district staff, vendors, and others in the exchange of information. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills. Written and computer skills necessary to maintain various departmental records, documents and reports. Mathematical aptitude and analytical skills necessary to estimate the cost and time required for work to be performed as well as administer assigned budget and monitor expenditures.

Demonstrated ability to address problems and sensitive situations in a tactful, courteous, respectful and professional manner. Ability to analyze operation needs and develop effective plans to address custodial services issues, facility concerns, and staffing challenges in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and operational problems collaboratively while maintaining positive working relationships. Ability to conduct building inspections, assess custodial performance, and evaluate clean quality and compliance with established standards.

Work Schedule, Travel, and Other Requirements:

This position requires a flexible work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, school breaks, and summer periods, as needed to support district operations, special events, projects, and emergencies. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Travel between district schools and facilities is required to supervise staff, conduct inspections, attend meetings, and address operational needs. Additional expectations include:

• Responsiveness: Respond promptly to custodial service concerns, urgent sanitation issues, building-related emergencies, and other situations that affect the safety or operation of district facilities.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling personnel matters, student information, and other confidential district records.
• Compliance: Follow district policies, applicable laws and regulations, established safety procedures, and professional standards of conduct.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with district administrators, building principals, custodial supervisors and staff, vendors, and contractors.
• Professionalism and Leadership: Demonstrate sound judgment, leadership, dependability, and accountability while supporting safe, clean, sanitary, and welcoming school environments.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Tools/Equipment Use: Standard office equipment, including Desktop PC with keyboard and mouse, laptop, scanner, calculator, software, desk adjustable chair
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting: Occasional lifting and carrying (less than 10 pounds)
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular hours and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.

Close Date

Location:

Address: 3700 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43207