Head Custodian II

City of Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stamford is seeking a Head Custodian to supervise custodial staff across a large school or City facility. You will oversee cleaning, maintenance, and safety programs, train new employees, and coordinate with administrative personnel to maintain secure, well-kept buildings.

The role requires asbestos management knowledge (AHERA), compliance with Right to Know laws, and strong leadership to manage complex maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience as Head Custodian I with the City of Stamford.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of fire safety and building systems.
• Ability to perform general maintenance repairs.
• Ability to supervise and direct subordinates.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of AHERA asbestos management plan and monitoring procedures.
• Knowledge of Right to Know Law and Hazardous Communications Act compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and participate in custodial work for large school or City facilities.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to maintain cleaning/maintenance schedules.
• Assign cleaning and maintenance shifts for all custodial staff.
• Recommend improvements and new equipment to supervisor.
• Train new employees in custodial duties and safety procedures.
• Ensure buildings are heated, cleaned, locked/unlocked for activities.
• Attend staff meetings and coordinate schedule changes with admins.
• Maintain records of supplies/equipment and daily activity reports.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Cleaning methods

Fire safety knowledge

Maintenance repairs

Staff supervision

Instructions comprehension

AHERA asbestos management

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

Under the general direction of a superior, performs supervisory work in the cleaning and maintenance of a large school or City-owned facility or building. Has immediate responsibility for the large public schools or City-owned facilities or buildings, having the more complex operational maintenance problems, supervises, directs and participates in the work of subordinate custodial personnel; does related work as required.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Makes regular inspection of buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning and maintenance schedules.
• Assigns cleaning and maintenance work schedules for day and evening shifts of all subordinate custodial personnel.
• Makes recommendations to superior for improvements, and new equipment purchases.
• Trains new employees in basic duties and methods of custodial work.
• Insures that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked for day or evening activities.
• Attends staff meetings to provide and receive information from superiors; coordinates changes in work schedules with administrative personnel.
• Keeps records of supplies and equipment required for the daily operation of the school/facility building.
• Keeps records and makes reports of all activities in and around assigned building complex.
• Assists in cleaning and maintenance activities which pertain to custodial staff, giving special attention to the more complex problems involved with particular repairs.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of fire safety and systems involved in the care and protection of buildings.
• Ability to make general maintenance repairs.
• Ability to supervise, direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of A.H.E.R.A. State mandated asbestos management plan; procedures for monitoring of potential asbestos material with school facilities.
• Knowledge of State mandated "Right to Know Law and Hazardous Communications Act" for compliance by maintaining records and proper handling of chemicals and/or hazardous cleaning supplies.

• Two (2) years' experience as a Head Custodian I with the City of Stamford.

Scope of examination:

There will be a written examination weighted at 100% and will test for knowledge skills and abilities outlined in the job description.