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Confers with the assistant superintendent of operations and student services, site principals regarding care and cleaning programs at all district facilities; Assists in the selection of staff, performs evaluations of subordinates and recommends and implements discipline as required with input from the assistant superintendent of operations and student services; Establish and oversee schedules and procedures for custodial workers and sees that their work is done in accordance with instructions;… Show more Confers with the assistant superintendent of operations and student services, site principals regarding care and cleaning programs at all district facilities; Assists in the selection of staff, performs evaluations of subordinates and recommends and implements discipline as required with input from the assistant superintendent of operations and student services; Establish and oversee schedules and procedures for custodial workers and sees that their work is done in accordance with instructions; Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate cleaning and minor repairs as needed; Effectively monitor the custodial personnel to ensure safety measures, procedures, and techniques are established; Provide training and orientation to all custodians in cleaning procedures, proper use of chemicals and equipment; Understand, carry out and give oral and written directions; Direct and assist in setting up facilities for special events; schedule and supervise summer custodial projects, including cleaning and refinishing floors; Work with director of maintenance to order equipment and supplies for the custodial department; Requisitions custodial materials, checks and stores materials received, and controls the use of these materials; Gathers information and participates in the selection and development of new or enhanced methods of cleaning; Provides input into the development of the operating budget for the assigned area of responsibility; Monitors and assures the submission of all required documents and forms such as MSDS records and other required documentation; Coordinate and oversee all custodial work order functions; Visits schools on a rotating basis; Required to work a variety of shifts with focus on monitoring the quality of work by personnel; Responds to emergency calls on a 24 hour 7 days per week basis and is responsible for calling other staff as necessary for response to same. Show less

Equivalent experience with training in inspection, janitorial, building maintenance, HVAC, painting, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler, and security controls systems.Follow policies and procedures of Canterbury’s regulatory and compliance support group. Assures that the Statement of Conditions is prepared and submitted timely. Responsible for any other duty that may be assigned from time to time and any other activities required to maintain the efficacious, safe, comfortable and visually… Show more Equivalent experience with training in inspection, janitorial, building maintenance, HVAC, painting, plumbing, electrical, sprinkler, and security controls systems.Follow policies and procedures of Canterbury’s regulatory and compliance support group. Assures that the Statement of Conditions is prepared and submitted timely. Responsible for any other duty that may be assigned from time to time and any other activities required to maintain the efficacious, safe, comfortable and visually pleasing use of the school’s facility. Lead and oversee small construction and renovation projects and solicit / review bids for any subcontract work needed. Maintain the safe operation of the facility during projects of any size. Interview, select, train, and evaluate supervisory and other skilled department staff.Enforce safety and quality standards for the department. Maintain the professional appearance of all department spaces, regardless of their public exposure. Develop and execute snow removal plan as needed. Support team with ongoing training, provide the highest level on-site leadership of a team that continuously maintains assigned facilities in an efficacious, safe, comfortable, and visually pleasing condition, using the methods, tools, support, and oversight provided by the leadership or appropriate committee. Set short and long-term objectives, set performance goals which are linked to organizational goals. Implement work order control plan, data forms. Reduce operational cost, help staff deal with limited resources by identifying facilities priorities by acting rather than reacting, correcting deficiencies, addressing deferred projects, collecting and using supporting data to inform decision-making and allocating funds to pay for planned activities. Develop, challenge, and coach my team to achieve the results I expect, combine and rotate job assignments so people can learn and use a variety of skills. Support career advancement and promoting from within. Show less