Custodial Services Supervisor Job Description - District-Wide Facilities Cleaning and Supervision

Sep 13, 2026

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Custodial Services Supervisor job description detailing district-wide responsibility for organizing, coordinating, assigning, and supervising custodial operations to keep school facilities clean, safe, healthy, and secure for teaching and learning. The role includes direct leadership of custodial staff, development of cleaning schedules and work assignments, quality assurance inspections, training and performance feedback, inventory and equipment oversight, and compliance with district procedures and safety requirements. It balances supervisory planning (including emergency coverage and winter operations) with hands-on custodial tasks, specialized project coordination, and effective communication with administrators and the Buildings and Grounds department.

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Position Summary

Organizational Relationships

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision, Planning, and Operations

Custodial Operations and Facility Support

Inventory, Equipment, and Budget Responsibilities

Training and Safety Responsibilities

Communication and Customer Service

Qualifications

Elementary School District 159 Job Description TITLE: Custodial Services Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Building and Grounds EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately | POSITION SUMMARY | | --- | | The Custodial Services Supervisor organizes, coordinates, assigns, and supervises district-wide custodial operations to ensure school facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, healthy, and secure condition conducive to teaching and learning. This position provides direct supervision and leadership to custodial employees, develops work schedules/assignments and cleaning programs, oversees training and quality assurance, maintains inventory and equipment, and serves as a liaison between the Director of Buildings and Grounds, district administrators, building administrators, maintenance personnel, and custodial staff.
The Custodial Services Services Supervisor is a working supervisor and may perform custodial duties and assist with emergency response, snow removal, special events, and staffing shortages when necessary. | | ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Director of Building and Grounds Supervises: Custodial Staff
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | 75% – Supervision, Planning, and Operations ● Supervise, coordinate, and direct the work of custodians, custodial substitutes, contractors, and student workers/interns. ● Establish priorities and assign work to ensure district cleaning standards are consistently met. ● Develop daily, weekly, seasonal, and summer cleaning schedules. ● Approve employee leave requests, review attendance records, and verify employee timecards. ● Monitor productivity, work quality, and adherence to district procedures. ● Conduct routine building inspections and document quality assurance standards. ● Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to employees. ● Participate in employee evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions when appropriate. ● Recommend staffing levels, work schedules, shift assignments, and operational improvements. ● Coordinate emergency coverage and adjust assignments during absences or staff shortages. ● Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and district policies. ● Coordinate district summer cleaning schedules and annual deep cleaning programs. As of June 23, 2026 ● Assign and oversee weekend building checks, special event support, and building lockdown procedures. ● Work collaboratively with principals, administrators, and the Director of Buildings and Grounds to resolve operational concerns. 25% – Custodial Operations and Facility Support ● Perform custodial duties as needed, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, disinfecting, and floor care. ● Oversee stripping, waxing, burnishing, and carpet extraction programs. ● Coordinate and monitor specialized cleaning projects and contracted services, including: ○ Window cleaning ○ Floor refinishing ○ Carpet cleaning ○ Pressure washing ○ Pest control services ○ Post-construction cleaning ● Operate and maintain commercial cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, buffers, extractors, vacuums, and burnishers. ● Inspect buildings and grounds for safety hazards and maintenance concerns. ● Submit work orders and communicate repair needs to the Maintenance Department. ● Coordinate setup and teardown for special events, meetings, athletic activities, and community functions. ● Participate in snow and ice removal operations. ● Assist with emergency cleanup and response activities. ● Ensure buildings are properly secured and alarm procedures are followed. ● Ensure key fab access, keys, phones, walkies, and uniforms are distributed and collected as appropriate. ● Respond to urgent cleaning requests and customer service concerns. Inventory, Equipment, and Budget Responsibilities ● Maintain inventories of custodial supplies, chemicals, paper products, and equipment. ● Prepare requisitions and purchase requests. ● Monitor usage and c

FAQs

What does the Custodial Services Supervisor do for the district?

The supervisor organizes, coordinates, assigns, and supervises district-wide custodial operations to maintain clean, safe, healthy, and secure school facilities for teaching and learning.

How much of the role is supervisory work versus hands-on custodial work?

The description allocates 75% to supervision, planning, and operations, and 25% to custodial operations and facility support, including performing custodial duties when needed.

What safety and compliance responsibilities are required?

The supervisor ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, EPA standards, infection control procedures, and district safety requirements, and trains employees in chemical handling, PPE use, and emergency procedures.

Sep 13, 2026

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