Job Description

Compensation

Salary Schedule

To provide direction and leadership in the area of custodial services so that all students and district employees have a safe, clean and effective environment in which to learn and work.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent is considered to be “essential personnel” during an emergency and can be subject to being held over or called back to a district location at all times. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of all facets of custodial operations management preferred; demonstrated leadership and management ability; skill in application of principles of personnel supervision; effective oral and written communication skills; knowledge of computer systems; ability to apply principles of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in daily activities. Knowledge and understanding of APPA system scores Ability to plan, schedule, instruct and supervise a large staff of custodial personnel. Abilities to organize and prioritize numerous activities. REPORTS TO: Senior Manager (Area) SUPERVISES: Custodial Technicians, Custodial Crew Leader Masters, Custodial Crew Leaders, Custodian Residents and Custodians. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:Machines, tools, equipment, electronic devices, vehicles, etc., used in this position. Telephone, Computer, (Personal Computer and Mainframe), Automobile, Copier PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Describes physical conditions of this position.Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Physical activities of this position. Percent of a typical day involved in each applicable activity is noted. Percentage70 Sitting: Resting with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.10 Standing: Assuming an upright position on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.10 Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.5 Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.5 Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.5 Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles exerting up to 10 pounds of force.80 Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.70 Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.90 Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly, or quickly.90 Hearing Acuity: The ability to perceive speech and other environmental sounds at normal loudness levels.90 Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspection of machines, etc. Note: Will total more than 100 percent as several activities may be performed at one time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Manifest a professional code of ethics and values.* Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.* Model the routine, intentional and effective use of technology in daily work, including communications, organization, and management tasks.* Resolve and communicate custodial-related concerns with Principals and all levels of OCPS leadership staff.* With and through staff, develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for each section of the unit.* Coach, mentor, and develop leadership in subordinates.* Supervise custodial staff in the accomplishment of daily assignments.* Interview, counsel, evaluate and recommend employment and termination of custodial staff.* Inspect schools and facilities in accordance with priorities and schedules as assigned.* Ensure that custodial staff adheres to all state rules, School Board rules, department policies and procedures.* Travel to assigned schools daily, inspect schools and facilities in accordance with the Custodial Work Plan, priorities, and schedules as assigned, and ensure that custodial staff adheres to all state rules, School Board rules, department policies, and procedures.* Visit assigned sites to monitor staff performance, communicate with staff in person, provide training, and communicate with School Administration.* Report on overages, deficiencies and replenishment requirements of custodial equipment, and supplies.* Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for assigned employees, including the approval of leave requests by using electronic systems such as Kronos, SAP, and Excel.* Process leave requests for assigned employees utilizing the Employee Self Service System (ESS).* Resolve and communicate custodial related concerns with Principals, and all levels of OCPS leadership staff.* Coordinate custodial efforts including coverage and supplies in emergency management situations.* Develop the custodial work schedules, review workloads, and make recommendations for improvements.* Place orders through Logistics for equipment, supplies, and other custodial related items in a timely manner.* Verify and approve quotes and invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy.* Keep the Senior Area Manager informed of critical issues and incidents about which he or she should be aware.* Manage inventory activities for custodial equipment, and supplies.* Perform walk-thru inspections for new schools to ensure custodial related tasks are completed correctly.* Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.* Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.* Develop leadership in subordinates.* Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.* Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.∗ Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends, and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.* Essential Performance Responsibilities TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Non-bargaining unit compensation plan, twelve months, 8.0 hours per day. EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.11/04/2025