Custodial Manager I

Job Description:
Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) custodial supervisory work. The Custodial Manager I, provides general guidance and direction to their assigned team of custodians. They perform Quality Control inspections of housekeeping services to assigned buildings, checking for appropriate use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment. Reports unsafe conditions and provides feedback on unit(s) cleanliness, housekeeping/maintenance needs, and supply inventory. Actively participates in the hiring, training, and performance management of assigned team. Ensures the unit(s) is ready for inspection by internal and external agencies. Supervises the work of others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs routine inspections on assigned units and corrects deficiencies and provides feedback to the assigned custodians.

Prepares reports of work activities and organizes job tasks, seeking assistance from their supervisor, when needed.

Monitors employee performance, providing employees with performance feedback and on-the-job training as required or requested. Conducts employee performance evaluations on assigned custodians.

Participates in the interviewing process, hiring process and exit process on new or separating employees, exercises hiring and termination authority. Ensures vacancies are filled as soon as possible so that the workload can be assigned and distributed equitably.

Ensures supply inventory is maintained on assigned unit(s) and emphasizes to the assigned custodians the importance of maintaining the supply inventory.

Ensures staff comply with Environmental Services standard operating procedures.

Represents the Environmental Services department on ad hoc committees as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures of inventory control principles and methods.

Knowledge of housekeeping services, procedures, chemical usage and equipment.

Skills in the use of custodial materials, chemicals, and operating equipment.

Skills in inspecting work areas.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.

Ability to prioritize job tasks.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

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