CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the efficient and
economical cleaning of buildings and the maintenance of surrounding grounds. The work is performed
under the general supervision of the higher-level administrator allowing wide leeway for the use
of independent judgment in keeping buildings up to approved standards of cleanliness. Direct
supervision is exercised over the work of custodians, cleaners and grounds-keeping personnel.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVffiES:
Makes regular inspections of buildings and grounds to maintain proper cleaning procedures;
Inspects cleaning services performed by custodial staff;
Checks to ensure that buildings are cleaned, locked and unlocked and in readiness for
all activities;
Supervises the cutting and trimming of lawns, shrubs and tress; Supervises the cleaning of snow and
ice from walks and driveways;
Supervises the maintenance of grounds maintenance, equipment such as mowers, trimmers and tractors;
Orders supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; Keeps records and makes reports
of supplies and activities;
Assists in the preparation of an annual budget for all cleaning activities; Assists with cleaning
and grounds maintenance activities as necessary; Reports any acts of vandalism or breakage to
proper authorities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; working
knowledge of equipment, materials and safety procedure of grounds maintenance; skill in the use of
cleaning equipment and tools (e.g. vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, floor buffer); skill in the
use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g. trimmer, mowers, snowblowers and chain saw);
ability to follow moderately difficult oral and written directions; ability to perform and
supervise all levels of cleaning duties; ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
thoroughness; resourcefulness; dependability; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with
the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and three years of experience in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.