Custodian

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Bilingual Preferred by not required** Custodial Supervisor acts as an ambassador for our company values and philosophy, and implements and maintains all necessary programs to achieve Corporate Mission and Goals. Facilitates and coordinates all key personnel and technical / operational processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.Responsible for organizing, scheduling, assigning and performing daily work routines.Team leader for safety in work area assigned. Responsible for training all employees in safety related issues. Discuss all safety issues and provide proper personal protective equipment. Investigate accidents and make determinations as of cause of injuries. And reporting all concerns and injuries.Provides on the job training for new employees with regard to every phase of their job, which includes equipment and chemical usage. In addition, provides continuing training using on the job coaching methods for current employees.Management of equipment and consumablesWork with department management team to insure adequate supply of products and chemicals are readily available for staff use.Communicates effectively in regards to requests, work orders and any other element of the job.Coordinate and provide assistance for building emergencies (such as fire/flood clean-up, snow/ice removal, etc.). During and after working hours.Must be able to plan and perform major cleaning operations, supervising assigned work projects, and coordinate major work projects with the manager and or assistant manager and following up onSupervisory ResponsibilitySupervise Custodians on a daily basis with regard to quantity and quality of work. Inspect all assigned areas frequently to insure that individual and building inspections meet service level quality standards, utilizing computer aided inspection systems and other department provided tools, etc. Supervise other related work as required.Disciplines and counsels staff in disciplinary actions. Advises office when verbal & written disciplinary actions have been given. Jointly meets with employee and manager when problem warrants written warnings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications

College degree preferred but not required.

Experience: Minimum of 2-year supervisor experience.

Custodial Knowledge


Computer literacy

Basic Mechanical Knowledge

Good Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Education Requirements (All)


High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits


Optional daily pay


Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Account Manager

This is a Full-Time position 2nd Shift .


Travel is not required