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Custodial Supervisor
Operations Department
Job Description

Position Title: Custodial Supervisor
Section: Property Services
Classification: Professional Employee Group
Date: January 16, 2002
Reports to: Area Facilitator, Property Services

Job Summary:

The Custodial Supervisor will effectively maintain and supervise the custodial functions of the Property Services Section within the HRSB Operations Department. This position is responsible for the overall cleanliness, routine upkeep, grounds, and security of operation of all assigned Board facilities.  This includes the general supervision of caretaking and custodial staff, external service providers, review and monitoring of the schools cleaning budget, participation in department policy, involvement in development of best work practices, and consistent application of the collective agreement.  The Custodial Supervisor reports to the respective Area Facilitator, Property Services.

Competencies Required:

The Custodial Supervisor, Operations Department of the Halifax Regional School Board, shall have the following competencies:

  1. ability to provide leadership and supervision of assigned custodial staff and external service providers;
  2. the ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment through use of appropriate interpersonal skills;
  3. the ability to support and interact well within individual sites, respective Area, Operations Department, other HRSB departments, and third parties including students, school staff, parents and outside entities;
  4. the ability to work as part of the management team and to successfully implement policies and procedures developed by the Department and Board;
  5. the ability to recognize and identify priorities in scheduling of work requirements and of staff members;
  6. the ability and dexterity in the correct use of equipment, chemicals, and supplies required of Property Services;
  7. the ability to provide orientation and direction to staff, ongoing training and development, and performance evaluation and job counselling;
  8. the aptitude to employ and monitor appropriate accounting and inventory procedures for assigned budget and equipment;
  9. the ability to employ quality assurance techniques in performing routine inspections of sites with reporting, directing and following up with noted deficiencies;
  10. the ability to understand and promote confidentiality as the norm;
  11. the desire and ability to engage in continuing education and skills upgrading;
  12. the capability to recognize and direct minor maintenance tasks, including contractors;
  13. the ability to apply knowledge, experience and commitment in the areas of equity, cross cultural understanding and human rights;
  14. the ability to direct work practices and procedures required in maintaining and operating a building and its associated systems in accordance with all appropriate policies, guidelines, standards and codes;
  15. a working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures which include fire and emergency plans and Department of Labour procedures.

Qualifications:

  1. Grade 12 High School Diploma or academic equivalent through educational programs such as a Graduated Equivalent Diploma;
  2. Minimum two (2) years custodial experience in addition to an additional two (2) years experience supervising building operations and/or custodial staff;
  3. Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and excellent driving record.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Custodial Supervisor shall perform the tasks assigned by the Area Facilitator or designate.  These tasks may vary, from time to time, with the evolution of the organization and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Ensure adequate staff coverage for the department’s operations allowing for work requirements, priorities, sick leave, vacations, fiscal resources, community use, and labour standards according to staffing and scheduling policies;
  2. Competently monitor work performance of staff, conduct site inspections, and provide feedback to staff including assisting with performance appraisals, when environmental procedures and tasks are not completed satisfactorily and quality standards not maintained;
  3. Ensure an sufficient inventory of cleaning materials necessary for proper custodial services and maintenance are monitored and maintained according to Department’s guidelines. Orders material following proper purchasing procedures and practices according to financial limits;
  4. As the immediate management supervisor, assists and/or responsible for the selection, orientation, payroll, appraisal, training, discipline, promotion, demotion, and discharge of designated custodial staff according to department and Board policies;
  5. Consistently and equitably apply the provisions of the collective agreement in the effective operation of the service and within the HRSB ability to manage its operations;
  6. Responsible to assist in the development and to effectively implement short and long term planning goals,
  7. Accountable to control the custodial budget, ordering and inventory of supplies;
  8. Liaison between the principal, educational staff, general public, other Board staff, and site-based custodial staff;
  9. Supervise the physical security of sites, systems, fire safety, snow removal, ice control, maintenance of grounds and to take necessary action to rectify deficiencies;
  10. Responsible to monitor, identify and eliminate potential safety hazards;
  11. Responsible to perform all required administrative functions and documentation, including time keeping, reporting, and scheduling relating to hiring, training and development, performance monitoring and quality control of work performed.
  12. Perform any other related managerial, supervisory, or other duties as required.

Work Environment (Equipment, Demands, Hazards):

  1. Work with cleaning chemicals, liquids, solid waste, and soiled material;
  2. Potential to be exposed to chemicals, infectious substance and unclean conditions;
  3. Non-union position working with department staff under a collective agreement;
  4. Shift work required working days, evening, weekends and including holidays and nights when required;
  5. Position requires significant periods of walking, standing, driving, and sitting. Normal work period spent indoors with occasional period’s outdoors.
  6. Occasional periods of high levels of physical exertion are needed. This includes heavy lifting (50+ lb.), walking, bending, pushing large loads, carrying, stooping, reaching, standing on ladders, etc.;
  7. Required to make competent decisions, with minimal supervision, and under emergency situations;
  8. Required to travel between various sites within the Halifax Regional School Board.

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