Custodian Supervisor

Overview

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Job Description

Johnson County Government's Facilities Management department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Custodial Supervisor. First review of applications will begin on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Essential Duties:

• Determines daily and special project schedules per work order priority and projected date of completion; assigns work tasks and schedules; conducts formal and random inspections of rooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas; trains, coaches, and teaches proper and efficient cleaning methods; provides mentoring and guidance to custodial staff; oversees key control; maintains/administers appropriate safety procedures in secured environments.
• Researches and recommends equipment/vendors and prices; determines substitutes for supplies and routine equipment; verifies the accuracy of and updates the department equipment and/or fixed asset inventory; authorizes requests for goods and services; monitors contract compliance.
• Makes recommendations for process improvement; monitors progress of cleaning program; compiles performance data and enters into computerized program.
• Assists in the cleaning and restocking; ensures recycling is completed; oversees floor maintenance programs.
• Completes and approves paperwork, timesheets, work orders, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines and completes approval process.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position is also responsible for the supervision and leadership of employees, which includes making employment-related decisions and/or recommendations, and formally evaluating performance.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Vo-Tech, Associate’s degree, or equivalent in a related field
• Three (3) years of related experience; and one (1) year of leadership or supervisor experience are required. 
• Must pass a thorough criminal history screening and have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.  

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

• Excessive standing and/or walking: 60%
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes and/or chemicals, heights, and loud noises.
• Lifting weight: up to 50lbs.
• On call/stand-by work required.
• Weather essential: Department Essential
• Uniform Required
• Travel required: 50% local and 5% outside Johnson County
• Wearing of goggles, rubber boots, rubber gloves and other PPE as required.
• Position is required to respond to requests for emergency and afterhours work which will require work when the facility is closed (e.g. holiday, weekends, nights).  This work will require overtime as needed.
• Physical abilities, including mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and /or endurance.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.