Facilities Operations Supervisor: Custodial & Grounds

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government in Louisville, KY seeks a Custodial and Grounds Supervisor to oversee custodial, grounds maintenance and related labor activities. You will develop work plans, assign staff, and monitor performance, ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on oversight, and the ability to coordinate with building tenants and contractors. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of cleaning office buildings and restrooms; vac­uuming, shampooing, waxing and polishing floors; or grounds maintenance; operating mowing and related equipment, and hand-held landscaping tools experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.
• Monitors inventory levels and orders parts, supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Discusses work assignments and problems with custodial contractors, building tenants and departments.
• Coordinates the moving of equipment, supplies and furniture for meetings, seminars, press conferences and preparations for special events or seasonal activities.
• Conducts on-site inspections to review and inspect the progress or completion of custodial and grounds maintenance tasks, and to investigate and resolve complaints from building tenants.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning custodial, grounds maintenance, and general labor tasks.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Staff supervision

Safety procedures

Operations coordination

Equipment operation

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Job description

Louisville Metro Government in Louisville, KY seeks a Custodial and Grounds Supervisor to oversee custodial, grounds maintenance and related labor activities. You will develop work plans, assign staff, and monitor performance, ensuring efficient operations and safety compliance.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on oversight, and the ability to coordinate with building tenants and contractors. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience