Custodial Manager

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing cultural diversity, with an emphasis on equity and inclusion, among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds.

On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. And if that isn't enough? We also offer: A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food A brand new Health & Wellness Center FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond FREE parking on our campuses ¿ permits are not required On-campus child care Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series , which are FREE for staff and faculty Many community events in the Kenneth J.

Minnaert Center for the Arts Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include: Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.

The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility. About the Position: South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Custodial Manager .

The Custodial Manager reports directly to the Director of Facilities and manages the Custodial program for all of SPSCC. This person will mainly work on the Mottman campus but must travel frequently to other SPSCC sites. Exercising discretion and independent judgment, this position plans, develops, and maintains a cohesive custodial department.

Duties are performed independently, with minimal supervision or supervisor approval. Individuals assigned to this position are expected to be proficient in the essential functions listed below and others of similar complexity in accordance with established custodial policies and procedures.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities and duties of the Custodial Manager include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, and manage efficient custodial operations. Primary areas of responsibility include facility care, cleaning, and upkeep; event support services; regulatory compliance; chemical management; and hazardous material response.

Inspect college facilities, equipment, and buildings to ensure safety and compliance with the Cleaning Industry Management Standards, APPA custodial levels of cleaning, and CDC disinfection guidelines. Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, develop, and assign employees; resolve issues and concerns with employees; provide corrective action in compliance with College policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Plan, develop, and direct custodial program activities; use the Megamation Directline work order management system and 25Live event scheduler to monitor work needs and accomplishments. Formulate and implement custodial program policies and procedures; ensure staff compliance. Update as necessary. Maintain custodial inventory levels within stated budget allocations.

Maintain accurate quality control logs. Coordinate and implement all training for Custodial staff: new hire, safety, health, environmental, chemical, hazard, equipment use, preventive maintenance, and other related training needs. Manage inventory of tools including maintenance logs, repair parts, and equipment necessary to maintain all aspects of custodial services.

Assist in preparing and managing the custodial budget; authorize and order purchase of new equipment, repair parts, materials, and services necessary for department operation; create electronic Purchase Requests for submittal to Director for approval. Assist in annual audits of expenditures. Provide employees daily with clear guidance on work priorities and expectations for meeting service delivery standards through hands-on training and feedback mechanisms Qualifications You Possess: Minimum Qualifications: Associate¿s degree with a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience, or equivalent combination; Custodial Management certification or related industry equivalent; Experience with the preparation and management of annual budgets; Knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials, and methods used in custodial maintenance of buildings and facilities; Ability to work effectively within a team environment interacting with faculty, fellow staff members, students, and vendors from diverse backgrounds; Must be familiar and competent with computer programs to create workflows, process work orders, document inspections, manage department database inventories, workloads, and operational information.

Proficient with MS Office applications. Flexibility -- The ability to respond and adapt to new and changing situations; Ability to plan and conduct training or instruction; Cross-cultural communication -- Verbal and nonverbal communication skills in interaction with those who are culturally different from oneself; A valid Washington State Driver¿s license Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor¿s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or related field; 6 or more years of custodial management experience in a unionized environment; Servant Leadership Development -- The ability to share power, put the needs of students or employees first, and help people develop and perform as highly as possible; To Apply: Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments: Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.

Please include the answers to the questions below. Describe your experience with recordkeeping and working with budgets. What are some of the tools or processes you use to best accomplish these tasks? Describe your experience and approaches to using CMMS tools. Describe your approach to leadership and supervision related to custodial management.

This position serves as the point of contact for the Custodial section of the Facilities Department. Describe how you would provide good customer service while denying a request or communicating about a problem. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience, which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Background Check Condition of Employment Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment. Veterans Preference Applica