Custodial Assistant Manager

Job Title:Custodial Assistant Manager

Department:Facilities

Reports To:Facilities Manager

Position Type:Regular, Full-time

FLSA Status:Non-exempt

Salary:$22/hour

Benefits:Eligible

Direct Reports:Custodians

Last Modified:October 2023

Position Description

The Assistant Manager provides operational, day-to-day leadership for the custodial staff. You report to the Facilities manager. In addition, the position is also responsible for performing the custodian job duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for all staff, volunteers, program participants, customers, and guests at GCC.

Qualifications

• Required to pass background check to work in childcare facility
• Required to have valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to be trained to drive a GCC van
• Understanding of, appreciation for, and experience with ability, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations
• Strong organizational, facilitating, and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal comprehension and communication
• Proficient in office software including Outlook, MS Word, Adobe, Power Point, and Excel
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Minimum 1 year of previous custodial experience
• Ability to read schedules, duties, and room diagrams
• Effective communication skills to interact with staff, volunteers, and community members. Ability to communicate effectively regarding the cleaning needs and requirements of various programs
• Willingness to accept direction, advice, and work as part of a team
• Ability to continuously operate necessary cleaning equipment (mechanical as well as manual equipment).
• Experience setting up cleaning systems
• Education or specialized mechanical systems or equipment training
• Previous supervisory or lead experience
• Trustworthy and dependable

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day operational leadership of the custodial team
• Schedule custodial staff and outside contractors, including filling in when staff are out sick/PTO coverage
• Assign cleaning tasks and perform audits for completion and quality
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues as necessary
• Schedule and plan cleaning and department tasks
• Onboarding of new custodial staff and training new staff, existing staff, and outside contractors
• Solicit bids and work with vendors for projects that can’t be done in house
• Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and in consultation with the HR Director, make hiring decisions and execute other personnel transactions including but not limited to merit increase, promotions/demotions, dismissals
• Ensure custodial closets are up to fire code
• Encourage direct and indirect reports’ professional development
• Review and approve payroll related transactions for direct reports
• Schedule and plan quarterly custodial meetings, and other inter-departmental meetings
• Participate in the Manager on Duty training and rotation
• Manage the program budget and ensure appropriate and allowable expenditures
• Provide each member of staff with timely evaluations in accordance with GCC policy

Custodial Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial duties during your scheduled shift
• Ensure custodial needs are met throughout the entire campus
• Regularly spot check grounds and buildings
• Ensure room setups are done correctly and on time
• Ensure garbage corrals remain clean and tidy
• Follow procedures for preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance and cleaning projects
• Follows basic cleaning procedures and proper use of chemicals
• Report on security and building issues to Facilities Manager
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Performs snow removal and outdoor grounds maintenance as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a team member assistance program
• Free onsite childcare for all employees upon hire, pending program availability (ages 3+, and potty trained)
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center with personal training
• Employee discount on room rental
• Generous PTO