Facility Operations Supervisor at Panama-Buena Vista Union School District in Bakersfield, CA

Job description

Summary: Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of staff responsible for providing custodial operations. Ensures that school and district facilities are suitable for use by complying with cleanliness and safety requirements. Reports to and Evaluated by Director of MOG. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of custodial and general maintenance staff within the Operations Department. Ensures high levels of productivity through review of reports and direct observation of work performance. Continually perform various staffing analysis and prepare staffing models to determine proper staffing levels at each site. Consider all unique situations at individual locations and work with the appropriate bargaining unit and Administration to modify staffing as dictated by models. Monitors evolving industry standards and operational practices to achieve goals within allocated staffing resources. Coordinate staff restructuring and/or rebidding as mandated by school construction, modernization, boundary changes, etc. Work collaboratively with Human Resources and the appropriate bargaining unit to provide effective and efficient transitions. Assist with organization and implementation of a rebidding process if required. Manages personnel matters, including investigations related to employee conduct and performance across all District sites. Works closely with Human Resources to ensure compliance with progressive discipline procedures. Collaborates with site Administration to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and students. Participates in preparation and administration of the Custodial budgets. Submit budget recommendations, monitor expenditures, prepare estimates of cost of unanticipated events and special assignments. Prepares various reports on Operations and its activities. Reviews inventory usage to ensure compliance with District Cleaning Standards. Investigates instances of overuse or underuse and implements corrective actions, including disciplinary measures when appropriate. Provides supervisory support to ensure custodial staff have the necessary supplies and equipment, coordinating needs with Head Custodians. Obtain bids and coordinate with vendors for various outsourced projects such as gutter and trash bin cleaning. Evaluate effectiveness and cost efficiency. Collaborates with staff and the appropriate bargaining unit to develop, implement, and maintain sustainable policies and procedures for effective Operations team utilization. Regularly reviews and updates procedures to align with evolving District needs and best practices. Review and approve work schedules for custodial staff. Identify and interpret school calendars, activities, budgets and available productive time available. Coordinate daily with Operations Administrative Assistant to provide adequate coverage for each site. Regularly review applicants and hire substitute custodians. In cooperation with Site Administration, review, interview and select candidates for open positions. Work closely with Human Resources to maintain accurate records of the hiring process and eligible candidates. Coordinate training and/or retraining as required to ensure compliance with District Cleaning Standards. Conducts regular meetings with Head Custodians and focus groups to gather feedback and communicate District priorities, training initiatives, site-specific needs, and compliance requirements. Meets with vendors to evaluate products and equipment intended to improve service quality. Oversees product testing and analysis to determine suitability and effectiveness. Supervises and participates in maintaining records, performing a variety of general office tasks. Serves as liaison between District and school sites. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications: The position requires thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custo