CUSTODIAL FOREMAN

Description

Performs a variety of housekeeping, limited repair, and landscaping duties in the maintenance of County buildings, and facilities. Directs custodial staff in daily duties. Works a forty (40) hour week. May require overtime.

Examples of Duties

• Schedules, organizes, directs and reviews the work of custodial staff. Ensures custodial duties are adequately covered during vacations and/or other absences.
• Recommends disciplinary action, hiring, and firing of subordinates.
• Coordinates the procurement of supplies, materials, tools and equipment.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including accident/incident reports, budget documents, payroll documents, invoices, vehicle maintenance reports, purchase requisitions, performance appraisals, work orders/reports, inventory reports, correspondence, etc.
• Sweeps, strips, mops, and vacuums floor surfaces.
• Seals and buffs tile and wood floors.
• Cleans walls, woodwork, lights fixtures and empties trash receptacles.
• Replaces bottled water containers in dispensers as required.
• Moves furniture, prepares rooms for scheduled programs and activities, and cleans up after scheduled events.
• Assists in making repairs to building fixtures and landscaping, custodial, and janitorial equipment and replaces light bulbs as necessary.
• Performs landscaping work and various other tasks in maintaining grounds surrounding assigned buildings.
• Secures assigned buildings at the end of the workday, locks doors, and activates security systems.
• Completes all written documentation related to job functions.

(These major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required).

Typical Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by two (2) years related experience in custodial work including the operation of floor buffing equipment and two (2) years supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.

Special Requirement:

Incumbent will be required to pass NCSO Level 2 security clearance.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of Nassau County as they pertain to the performance duties of the Custodial Foreman.
• Knowledge of the functions and interrelationships of County and other Governmental agencies.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and the effective use of buffing and other cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to use, make repairs to and maintain a variety of hand and power tools that are necessary to perform custodial work.
• Ability to understand, apply, and instruct others regarding safety rules.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and County employees.
• Ability to give and receive information relating to the department and repair needs.
• Ability to work alone.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
• Ability to plan and develop daily, short-term and long-term goals related to County purposes.
• Ability to make sound, educated decisions.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct assigned staff.
• Ability to apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles.
• Ability to offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods and regulations.
• Ability to perform employee evaluations and to make recommendations based on results.
• Ability to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting and carrying over 50 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling
• Grasping
• Talking

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed across a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities and public spaces.
• Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents, dirt, dust, grime, fumes, odors, as well as occasional contact with biohazards or waste materials.

• Noise from equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor buffers and other custodial machinery may be present.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.

BOCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical & Prescription Drugs Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions with a Qualified Plan
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D
• Supplemental & Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits Offered By Aflac and/or Colonial
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program
• Roth IRA

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. Employees are required to contribute 3% of their salary per Florida Statute.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County may provide tuition assistance to cover the cost of tuition and books to County employees requesting tuition reimbursement for courses at an accredited college or university which are applicable to the employee's field of work and/or are of such nature to directly prepare employees for positions of greater responsibility within the County. Contact the Human Resources Office for additional details.

HOLIDAYS The following, as well as any other days the BOCC may declare, are designated as official holidays for County Employees:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

PTO LEAVE All full-time employees shall accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave in accordance with the following formula:

Years of Employment Hours Per Year
0 through the end of the 4th year 180
5 years through the end of the 10th year 200
11 years through the end of the 15th year 220
16 years and over 240

For additional information please view Nassau County's Policies & Procedures .

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