SUPERVISOR, CUSTODIAL SERVICES

Posting Opens July 2, 2026 Posting Closes July 12, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Supervisor, Custodial Services, Job Code 074, Time Schedule 522 (260 Days), Salary Range: TBD. This is a School Employees Retirement System Position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/.

Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Aundrea Atkins, Program Manager, Facility Services, 330-761-2643.

SUMMARY:

Assists with the supervision of the operations in the Custodial Services Department following the regulations/guidelines established for the Custodial Services Department as established by the Director of Facility Services. Assumes management responsibility for coordinating building cleanliness, maintenance of school grounds and ensures the safety of all school sites. Is accessible for emergency calls and assists with emerging responses during non-work hours, weekends, and holidays.

Secondary management duties include shared supervisory responsibilities for all Facility Services staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Valid State of Ohio Driver''s License;
• Diploma from an accredited high school or trade school; or a GED;
• Minimum of five years'' experience in general building maintenance and repair work, including three years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training;
• Knowledge of Facilities Management, including the supervision of custodial staffing and a considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general building maintenance and custodial operations;
• Must be flexible and accessible for emergency calls and assists with emergency responses during non-work hours, weekends, and holidays;
• Ability to estimate material and personnel needs for custodial and maintenance work;
• Ability to supervise, establish, and maintain satisfactory work relationships with others;
• Must have vast knowledge of physical aspects of building facilities and mechanical equipment, including proper care, and maintenance of security systems; heating and ventilation systems; including geo-thermal systems, chiller, and low-pressure steam boilers.
• Must have effective supervisory, communication and organizational skills;
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsfot Office products (Excel, Word etc), Google Applications.

Preferred:

• Prior experience and working knowledge of Munis, Aesop and FMX Work Order Systems
• State of Ohio Low Pressure Boiler Operator''s License;

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Supervisory responsibilities include (direct and indirect) for 271 custodial employees and occasionally shared supervisory responsibilities for all Facility Services staff when and as required;
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities within the organization''s policies and applicable laws;
• Responsible for daily inspections of buildings for cleanliness, safety concerns, snow removal, landscaping, trash removal; routine interior/exterior building inspections;
• Responsible for annual outside inspections of all buildings;
• Responsible to arrange for substitutes for all absent buildings and grounds staff; assurance that all buildings are open and ready for operations; assurance that all areas of every building are cleaned daily;
• Respond to inquiries, safety concerns and emergencies concerning daily operations from, but not limited to, custodial staff, administrative staff and the public;
• Supervision responsibilities, including, but not limited to, evaluations, conferences with employees; gathering and compiling data for development of purchasing bids; assist with departmental in-service meetings;
• Responsible for vacation authorizations and recording of vacations requests and monitoring of usages within each worksite; maintains payroll of custodial staff;
• Report to and carry out other duties as assigned by the Director, Facility Services.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

Responsible to work cooperatively and effectively with members of the public, other employees, related public agency staff, community businesses and service providers; responsible for accurate and timely record keeping and reports as required; may be responsible to drive a motor vehicle with a valid Ohio operator''s license as required by the position; and may be required to travel, both within the school district and outside of the school district. Responsible to attend meetings, in-services and training programs as related to the position held. Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions. Works in an office environment, usually quiet. May have high levels of interruptions. Often must visit school buildings and emergency sites, which can on occasion be loud. Receives frequent telephone calls at home in early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays, usually requiring immediate action.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands of the job described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to walk, sit and stand; stoop, kneel or crouch; use hands to type, handle and carry objects; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds in weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to use a computer. Must have mobility to travel to school sites and respond to emergencies.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret state and federal laws, regulations and policies. Ability to verbally articulate concise instructions to employees at all levels, directly or by phone. Ability to resolve concerns with employees. Ability to interpret negotiated contract and engage in meaningful discussions to avoid conflict. Ability to address complaints or concerns from employees, the public and administrative staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to assist in the preparation, supervision and monitoring of the annual departmental budget. Basic understanding of mathematics, accounting, billing and invoicing procedures. Ability to gather, calculate and analyze data for purposes of vacation entitlements, overtime usage.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to identify and define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to utilize evaluation data to resolve personnel problems, safety concerns, evaluations and other issues concerning Board Policies and MOT Agreement language with costs and management rights.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommdations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").