Janitorial Supervisor

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document 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. 

The Janitorial/Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and participating in the cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and appearance of Boone County facilities and grounds. This position ensures County buildings are clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained for employees and the public by coordinating daily custodial operations, supervising assigned staff, maintaining supply inventories, and performing hands-on custodial and facility support duties. The incumbent works independently to prioritize work, maintain service standards, and support the efficient operation of County facilities.
                         Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee routine cleaning and sanitation of County facilities, including offices, restrooms, common areas, floors, windows, and furnishings. 
• Supervise assigned custodial staff, including work assignments, training, scheduling, and performance management. 
• Maintain safe, clean, and presentable County buildings and grounds, including snow and ice removal and minor grounds maintenance. 
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on custodial equipment and facility fixtures. 
• Monitor custodial supply inventory and recommend purchases as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with County policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations. 
• Assist with building security by opening and securing facilities as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with floor stripping, waxing, carpet cleaning, and other specialized cleaning projects. 
• Move furniture and equipment to support County operations and events. 
• Change light bulbs and perform minor facility maintenance tasks. 
• Assist with seasonal decorations and special facility projects. 
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, or adjusted schedules as operational needs require. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Key Performance Standards:

• Maintains clean, sanitary, and professional County facilities and grounds. 
• Completes assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks accurately and on schedule. 
• Supervises custodial staff, assigns work, and provides training and guidance. 
• Conducts employee performance evaluations and addresses performance issues promptly. 
• Ensures compliance with County policies, safety procedures, and IOSHA regulations. 
• Maintains adequate inventory of custodial supplies and submits replenishment requests as needed. 
• Ensures custodial equipment is properly maintained and reports repair needs promptly. 
• Responds to facility issues, work requests, and concerns in a timely manner. 
• Maintains positive working relationships with County employees, vendors, contractors, and the public. 
• Ensures building entrances, sidewalks, and grounds are safe and accessible, including snow and ice removal when required. 
• Demonstrates reliability through regular attendance, punctuality, and flexibility to meet operational needs. 
• Performs duties with professionalism, accountability, and minimal supervision.

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 
• One (1) to three (3) years of janitorial, housekeeping, custodial, or facility maintenance experience required. 
• Working knowledge of cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and custodial equipment. 
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as floor scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors, mowers, and other custodial tools. 
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, bending, standing, walking, and climbing for extended periods. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize daily tasks. 
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and the public. 
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and acceptable driving record. 
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and any other pre-employment screenings that may be required by Boone County.

Responsibility, Professional Judgment, and Working Relationships

• Works independently within established policies, procedures, and departmental objectives. 
• Exercises sound judgment and prioritizes work to ensure County facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. 
• Coordinates and communicates effectively.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships through professionalism.
• Demonstrates integrity, dependability, accountability, and a commitment to public service. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, and protected information. Due to the nature of work performed within County offices and facilities, the employee may be exposed to confidential information and is required to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with County policies, applicable laws, and professional standards. 
• Uses discretion when addressing operational issues, employee concerns, and facility-related matters. 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience scheduling work assignments and overseeing the work of others. 
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards, including IOSHA requirements and safe chemical handling procedures. 
• Experience managing custodial supply inventories and equipment maintenance. 
• Ability to train, coach, and evaluate staff performance.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, balance, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday. 
• Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and move equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally more than 25 pounds. 
• Regular use of custodial equipment, tools, and cleaning products, requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. 
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Regular exposure to dust, dirt, cleaning chemicals, biological waste, and other materials commonly associated with custodial and maintenance work. 
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may require exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice. 
• May be required to work in confined spaces, at heights, or in awkward positions while performing cleaning and maintenance tasks. 
• Noise levels may vary from moderate to loud depending on equipment operation and work location. 
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or modified schedules to meet operational needs. 

In addition to the physical demands of the position, working conditions include a variety of interpersonal situations that must be handled with sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy. The position requires the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency. Successful performance requires the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with employees, elected officials, contractors, vendors, and members of the public from all organizational levels and backgrounds.
 
ADA Compliance: 
Physical Factors
This position requires the ability to perform strenuous physical activities on a regular basis, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to frequently lift and carry materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier items with assistance or appropriate equipment. The position also requires the ability to operate custodial equipment safely, work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
 
Environmental Factors:  
This position regularly works in environments that may include exposure to dust, dirt, cleaning chemicals, biological waste, moisture, odors, and varying noise levels. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors and may require exposure to changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice. The employee may work around moving equipment, powered machinery, and potentially slippery surfaces and must follow established safety procedures to minimize risks. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required when performing certain tasks. 
 
Boone County, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.