The Custodial Foreman is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of the custodial services, and completion of all interior and exterior custodial maintenance (including grounds). Responsible for the planning and assigning of work of others, both interior and exterior, and for hiring and handling of personnel problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer high school education.
• Prefer four years’ experience in custodial work, with three years’ supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Prefer basic computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to work from ladder and scaffold, climb, maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
• This position requires working various schedules and times including daylight, evenings, nights, and weekends.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Trains and directs the work of the custodians. Orients new employees.
• Directs and reviews work performed on the custodial crew through assignments and regular inspection of work in progress for assurance of quality control.
• Directs the crew leaders in regard to particular areas or special activities for which they are responsible.
• Assigns custodians and holds the custodians accountable for the efficient and economical performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Exercises overall supervision over the activities of the custodians, inspects on-going and completed work for conformity with standards and specifications; and advises and directs with regard to corrective action or improvements.
• Assigns custodians to special or emergency work and directs and supervises their activities.
• Provides for the issuance and return of supplies and equipment; maintain inventory, accountability, and other control records; and evaluates and advises with regard to the effectiveness and durability of supplies and equipment.
• Participates in the selection, orientation, and training of new employees and consolidates absence and other required reports relating to the custodians.
• Evaluates performance of and reviews the evaluation of the custodians, and makes recommendations for promotion, transfer, termination, discipline and other personnel actions, and when approved, implements the proposals.
• Analyzes work problems; recommends modifications in schedules, procedures, standards, and equipment, which are designed to improve the operating efficiency and economy of the custodial services.
• Provides input regarding projects such as renovations and new construction.
• Maintains personnel records and reports, and accurate recording of time sheets and crew sheets.
• Oversees the completion of work orders and PM sheets in a timely and proper manner.
• Keeps accurate records including equipment such as vehicles.
• Maintains and operates tools, equipment (including vehicles), materials, and machines in a safe, sound condition and maintains a safe, orderly and clean work area.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Must follow work rules, regulations and procedures of the General Services Department and Institute.
• Provides support for special events.
• Performs all cleaning duties of the custodial position.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Exhibits courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with the various customers served (internal and external).
• Projects the image and attitude of the Carnegie

Please see a full list of requirements on the Carnegie Museums' careers site.

This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums' many Benefits.