SUPERVISOR, CUSTODIAN

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District; Santa Monica, Malibu (CA, CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is seeking a Supervisor, Custodian to plan, coordinate, supervise, and conduct custodial activities across district facilities. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and ensuring sanitary, well-maintained environments for students and staff.

The position requires three years of custodial experience, including lead work, and a valid California driver license. Flexibility in scheduling and a promotion/open eligibility process are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of custodial experience, including one (1) year in a lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts inspections of facilities and sites to evaluate cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of facilities, sites, and equipment used for cleaning and maintenance.
• Coordinates and assigns duties to staff related to the cleaning and maintenance of facilities and sites.
• Updates and maintains records related to cleaning and maintaining facilities and sites.
• Prepares reports for District use and county, state, and/or federal reporting requirements.
• Provides support, guidance, clarification, and direction to parents, community members, and District staff on matters related to cleaning and maintaining facilities and sites.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Staff supervision

Facilities inspections

Record keeping

Communication

Job description

Classified Management Salary Range: M-33, Step D

PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

This examination procedure shall result in a promotional and open eligibility list. The promotional eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. When the promotional list does not contain sufficient ranks of eligibiles, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

Typical Work Schedule:

• 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Flexibility in scheduling is required.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, supervises, and conducts the activities of custodial staff in the cleaning and maintenance of district facilities and sites.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Supervisor, Custodian is distinguished from Custodian in that this classification, in addition to performing custodial work, has supervisory responsibilities. The Supervisor, Custodian is distinguished from Lead Custodian in that a Lead Custodian provides direction and support to Custodians but does not have supervisory responsibilities. The Supervisor, Custodian is distinguished from Plant Supervisor in that a Plant Supervisor provides supervision and support to one or more Supervisor, Custodians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of custodial experience, including one (1) year of experience in a lead capacity. Lead experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently. One (1) year of experience in a lead capacity may be substituted by having one (1) year of experience as an SMMUSD Custodian.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:

A valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Coordinates and conducts inspections of facilities and sites to evaluate compliance with objectives, goals, and standards related to cleanliness and safety
• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of facilities, sites, and equipment used for cleaning and maintenance
• Coordinates and assigns duties to staff related to the cleaning and maintenance of facilities and sites
• Updates and maintains records related to cleaning and maintaining facilities and sites
• Prepares reports for District use and county, state, and/or federal reporting requirements
• Provides support, guidance, clarification, and direction to parents, community members, and District staff on matters related to cleaning and maintaining facilities and sites
• Distributes communications and informs staff of new or recurring information
• Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff
• Participates in the opening and closing of facilities and sites
• Orders, receives, checks, delivers, and maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment
• Cleans and maintains flooring by sweeping, vacuuming, scrubbing, shampooing, stripping, sealing, polishing, and mopping in a variety of locations and rooms within a facility
• Cleans and maintains sites and areas surrounding facilities including, but not limited to, entry ways, blacktops, patios, playgrounds sidewalks, and parking lots by hosing down, sweeping, and disposing of trash
• Washes, scrubs, and sanitizes surfaces and fixtures including, but not limited to, walls, desks, floors, showers, drinking fountains, toilets, and sinks
• Maintains inventory and restocks consumable products including, but not limited to, soap, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, trash bags, and paper towels
• Replaces incandescent bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Moves, assembles, and adjusts furniture including, but not limited to, chairs, desks, and tables
• Washes windows within and outside a facility by hand and by utilizing a telescoping pole
• Collects and disposes of trash and debris
• Empties and cleans refuse containers
• Prepares facilities and sites for meetings and events
• Performs related duties as assigned

NOTE: The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is received from higher level classified or certificated management. Supervision is exercised over operation support staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of cleaning and sanitation
• Principes and practices of tool and equipment maintenance
• Principles and practices of worksite safety
• Principles and practices of employee supervision and evaluation
• Principles and terminology of employment laws, codes, and regulations
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and record management software

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Managing Performance - Taking responsibility for improving the effectiveness of others
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when cleaning and moving between facilities and sites. Will be temporarily exposed to irritants such as dust and solvents when cleaning. Frequently works in an indoor, climate-controlled environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires considerable physical exertion. Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls custodial equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Moves furniture and equipment weighing above 50 pounds with assistance. Communicates information with staff in group settings. Communicates verbally over a radio. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to type and operate office equipment. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to inspect custodial work needed and performed in a facility or site. Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to observe the environment and custodial work needed and performed. Walks between areas of an office, school site, or facility to observe the environment. May walk across uneven surfaces. Grasps and grips to use cleaning equipment. Opens, sets up, and climbs ladders. Crouches, kneels, and crawls to reach spaces for cleaning. Reaches above head to replace lights and clean high spaces.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

The selection process is open to all qualified applicants. The selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test, a Performance Test, a Technical Oral Interview and/or a Qualifications Appraisal Interview.

For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, a Written Test, a Performance Test, a Technical Oral Interview and/or a Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be mailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the U.S. before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTIGENT UPON FINGERPRINT AND BACKGROUND CLEARANCE.

ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST:

This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.

ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED:

If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.