Custodian Supervisor

Summary: The Custodial Supervisor is reponsible for the quality control and day-to-day operations of custodians on campus within an assigned area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Participate in recruitment and the staff selection process.
• Assist with staff scheduling.
• Assign established work areas and/or project duties.
• Plan and coordinate project work.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, development, and training courses.
• Provide and monitor individual guidance and motivation to custodians.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance program as required.
• Monitor cleaning, maintenance, and daily use of equipment assigned to custodial staff.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and professional in appearance at all times.
• Assist custodial staff as needed.
• Assist in the snow removal process during inclement weather conditions.
• Generate work orders for maintenance related issues identified in facilities within the assigned area.
• Deliver supplies to custodians assigned to their area.

1. Good oral and written communication skills.
2. Strong work ethic.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills, both one-on-one and in group situations.
4. Strong knowledge of custodial equipment, chemicals, and supply inventory and supply delivery.
5. Strong knowledge of project work and detailed cleaning with the ability to supervise these essential functions
6. Must have computer skills, as well as the ability to use various technological systems such as Google software, Microsoft Office, time management, and work order systems.
7. Must possess a valid NJ driver's license.
8. Must have high school education or GED and four years supervisory related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a custodial or service related field.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Characteristics

1. Operates in a professional work environment.
2. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
3. Required to stand, talk, hear, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
4. The supervisor frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
5. The supervisor is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
6. Must be able to climb stairs and step ladders up to 8 feet high.
7. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

The Lawrenceville School is a diverse and inclusive community and makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual's race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability (including AIDS and HIV related illness), genetic information, refusal to provide genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic testing, ancestry, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, atypical cellular or blood trait, military service, application for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Lawrenceville School will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

The Lawrenceville School conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefit package that includes health insurance coverage, paid leave and retirement plan options and many other valuable programs.