Job Title: Custodial Services Training Specialist
| Reports to: | Director of Maintenance and Facilities Services |
| Job Group: | Non-Instructional Non-Bargaining |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 5193 |
| Salary Schedule: | PG17 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, delivering, and monitoring custodial services training, while ensuring compliance with federal and state standards, laws, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Train employees in safe and effective maintenance and repair methods, using established Standard of Operation Procedures (SOP) and District I-Clean standards to ensure uniformity throughout the District.
- Ensure compliance with established regulatory standards concerning safe use and application of chemical supplies, including but not limited to, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Assist with establishing preventative and routine maintenance procedures to ensure proper working order of equipment and follow-up with staff to ensure timelines are being followed.
- Assist with development of custodial performance standards and measurement systems to evaluate compliance.
- Assist with training and onboarding of department new hires.
- Audit staff to ensure quality standards are being achieved and provide additional training such as weekly, hands-on, shadowing, one-on-one, and team building when needed.
- Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement and take appropriate action.
- Ensure that all activities follow documented operating procedures and recommend updates to existing procedures as required.
- Assist in maintaining the custodial pool of applicants, verify applicant references and administer applicant testing.
- Attend training workshops required by the District to keep abreast of current technology and trends, new developments in the industry, and government regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of custodial operations including, but not limited to, chemical usage and safety
- Ability to skillfully use custodial equipment and tools, and knowledge of preventative maintenance practices
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
- General knowledge of county, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to custodial services
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
- Must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Section 112.0455
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) from an accredited institution
equivalent - Five years’ experience managing custodial services
- Experience in training and building professional development programs
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Pasco I-Clean Master Custodian certification or equivalent
- Florida Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Seven years’ experience managing custodial services
- Experience as a Plant Manager
- Knowledge of applicable District policies, procedures, and regulations
- Experience working in schools and with community or governmental agencies
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
