Senior Custodian & Facilities Supervisor

City of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Akron is seeking a dedicated supervisor to organize, direct, and participate in custodial and routine maintenance at an Akron public school building. The role ensures cleanliness of facilities and grounds and requires coordinating daily work schedules.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining equipment inventories, operating heating and cooling systems, snow removal, lawn care, and safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.
• A minimum of three (3) years paid supervisory experience custodial services or related work
• State of Ohio Low Pressure Boiler Operator License desired. License required for assignments at buildings operating a low pressure steam boiler.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students
• Operate the heating and cooling systems
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies
• Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
• Shovel and remove snow from school grounds
• Mow school lawns
• Maintain a clean and safe boiler room
• Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
• Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails and pencil sharpeners
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers and toilet paper dispensers throughout the building
• Remove cobwebs, clean windows and chalkboards
• Monitor boiler room for safety
• Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Conduct periodic inspections of the building and custodial staff work; check facility for issues impacting safety
• Complete paperwork as required by supervisor
• Promote good safety practices and procedures
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of other employees engaged in cleaning and performing minor maintenance tasks within the facility
• Give specific oral and/or written instructions for assignments
• Maintain records and complete reports
• Organize, direct and participate in custodial and routine maintenance of buildings
• Responsible for the proper cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities
• Assign, supervise and inspect the work of Assistant Custodians and Custodial staffing
• Order supplies for custodial use
• Responsible for the heating and cooling plant of the school
• Maintain attendance and overtime records on subordinates
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Report any/all discipline issues to the Custodial Services office in a timely manner
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and building occupants
• Attend meetings and seminars as required

Skills

Teamwork

Clear communication

Listening

Problem solving

Heating and cooling systems

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Reading instructions

Basic computer skills

Cleaning methods

Independent work

Supervising subordinates

Training employees

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Boiler operation knowledge

Job description

City of Akron is seeking a dedicated supervisor to organize, direct, and participate in custodial and routine maintenance at an Akron public school building. The role ensures cleanliness of facilities and grounds and requires coordinating daily work schedules.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining equipment inventories, operating heating and cooling systems, snow removal, lawn care, and safety inspections.