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General Foreman -Custodial Operations R133
CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
CLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: General Foreman-Custodial Operations Department: Operations
Grade: J
H.P.D. 8
D.P.Y. 260
Date Reviewed: July 2017 Reports To: Chief Operations
Officer
Purpose of Job:
Responsible for district’s custodial program, district’s recycle program, district’s environmental
program and pollution control. Also serves as Storm Water Coordinator by developing and
overseeing procedures for storm water compliance. This includes training and inspection of all
CMCSS facilities to ensure compliance. Provides district level oversight of the School System’s
custodial operations including hiring, training, direct and indirect supervision and counseling.
The purpose of this job is to make health and cleanliness checks of facilities and custodial
equipment; identify custodial equipment needs; conduct initial custodial training for all new
custodians as well as supervising remedial custodial training when requested by a Lead
Custodian or a school Principal; oversee custodial equipment procurement and repair;
communicate with vendors; prepare documentation and maintain records. Additionally
responsible for the supervision of the District’s recycling program which includes facilitating
school participation, collecting data, monitoring performance, and reporting on the program.
This individual supervises work functions associated with District level custodial programs
during the school year. This individual serves as the supervisor for all district custodians on all
days that the schools are closed or out of session. Responsible for the direct supervision of the
District Float Custodian Team. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
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Work alternating schedule and non-standard hours to allow for supervision of custodians.
Hire, assign, supervise, and schedule the District Custodial Float Team.
Supervise the district custodial staff during all days when schools are closed as well as before
and after the school day.
Develop and oversee procedures to ensure District compliance of all state and federal
environment regulations.
Assists COO in developing and implementing ISO policies and procedures and for District’s
operations functions and custodial operations.
Departmental coordinator for all interns assigned to the Operations Department. Develops
assessments, conducts interviews, make placements, and supervises all interns to the Operations
Department or school custodial programs.
In addition to interviewing, assessing and assisting in the hiring of the 199 employee custodial
workforce, responsibilities also include developing assessments, interviewing, selecting and
supervising the Project Intern Search Interns. Responsible for all coordination and staffing of the
Project Search Intern Program including coordination with the Chief Operations Officer, the
Special Education Director, Project Search Coordinator, School Principals, and all four
Operations Department Managers.
Internal Auditor (ISO.9001). Conducts audits of all departments of CMCSS as directed by the
District’s Management Representative. Assess opportunities for improvement and identifying
the need for changes to the Continuous Improvement System, including the quality policy and
district objectives.
Develop and implement the custodial professional development plan.
Confer with and assist Principals with custodial and recycling programs. Develop and supervise
the District’s recycling program including paper, newspaper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and cans.
Act as the District’s liaison with the County landfill for all recycling matters.
Maintain communications with vendors concerning purchasing matters (e.g., pricing, material
availability, placement, and follow-up of orders).
Prepare and/or receive various forms, reports, and other documentation; process and forward to
appropriate departments.
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Respond to requests for information or assistance from school system staff and the general
public.
Oversee requests for bidding of and issuing of annual paint requirements for the schools.
Assist in the training of newly hired custodial personnel and also when requested by the Lead
Custodians or school Principal. Assist in development of custodial corrective action plans.
Review and evaluate and procure uniforms, supplies, materials, and equipment used by the
school system’s custodial staff.
Review and approve all custodial time sheets during summer months.
Manage a grand master key for all school buildings.
Review and approve requests of overtime for custodial personnel and monitor overtime and
custodial supply accounts to ensure funding is available. Develop budget for the custodial
operations district-wide.
Prepare all Building Assessments for custodial, operations, cleanliness, and upkeep.
Assists the Special Project Manager with the District’s Energy/Utility Energy Management
Program which is a three pronged program that is managed by the Special Projects Manager who
is assisted by both the Food Service Manager and the Custodial Foreman. The Custodial
Foreman is responsible for developing and assessing policy for opening and closing our
buildings, lighting management, maintaining a conditioned environment, extended shutdown
periods, team cleaning, etc. The Foreman develops communications to all Lead Custodians to
ensure we are as efficient with our energy as possible.
Assist Principles with Human Resources functions concerning District’s custodial workforce.
Assist with grant opportunities relevant to the operational services of the district.
Conduct annual HAZCOM Training for Operations Personnel.
Secondarily responsible for District’s school zoning and re-zoning operations.
Additional Job Functions
Perform other duties as required
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Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelor’s Degree in General Business, Management, or a comparable field of study, with five
to seven years of experience involving custodial operations, energy management, or recycling
program management, to include one to two years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities for this job. Requires a valid driver’s license.
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO
PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and
equipment which includes a motor vehicle, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, various custodial
equipment, mechanic tools, hand tools, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or
carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally,
and/or up to fifty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those
for active work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable
functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or
divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability of speaking and/or
signaling people to convey or exchange financial and administrative information. Includes
giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation,
directions, instructions, and methods, and procedures related to the job of General Foreman-
Custodial Operations. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation,
spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before
others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated
voice.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and
techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, to acquire knowledge
of topics related to the job of General Foreman-Custodial Operations.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors
and officials, to explain procedures and policies, and to follow verbal and written instructions,
guidelines, and objectives.
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NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add
and subtract totals, multiply and divide, determine percentages, determine time and weight,
and utilize statistical inference.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length,
width, and shape, visually with equipment.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using
automated equipment. .
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control
knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while
coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot
coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability-to differentiate colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff,
supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in
interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under
moderate stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of General Foreman-
Custodial Operations.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking -
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature
of sounds by ear).
ATTENDANCE: A regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this
position.
KNOWLEDGE OF JOB
Has considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the School System and
Maintenance Department practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the job
of General Foreman-Custodial Operations. Has considerable knowledge of proper building
cleaning techniques, custodial cleaning equipment operation and equipment maintenance and
repair practices as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities. Knows how to develop
and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of
specific duties of the department. Is able to develop and implement long-term goals for the
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department to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Knows how to keep abreast of any changes
in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to departmental
operations and activities. Is able to effectively communicate and interact with subordinates,
supervisors, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the
department. Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a
concise, clear and effective manner. Has good organizational, management, human relations, and
technical skills. Is able to use independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates
including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be
implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems. Has the ability to
comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information. Has
comprehensive knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the
department. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations using percentages and
decimals. Is able to read, understand and interpret financial reports and related materials.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below
indicate the receipt and review of this job description by the employee assigned to the job and
the immediate supervisor.
______________________________________ ____________________________________
Employee’sSignatureSupervisor’sSignature
______________________________________ ____________________________________
DateDate
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