Custodial Manager – Upper St. Clair School District
Upper St. Clair School District
Custodial Manager (COCM011323)
Custodial Manager
Posting ID COCM011323
SUMMARY
Provide overall supervision of district-wide custodial services to the buildings and
grounds that delivers a proactive approach to a clean, safe and healthy environment
for students, staff and the community as well as supervise the District’s custodial
staff.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises, plans, schedules, and completes payroll for district custodial personnel
- Provides training on job related functions and safety
- Works positively/effectively to build a collaborative custodial department
- Represents the custodial department and builds effective relationships with
administration, building leadership and other district departments - Oversees work of the custodial department to ensure that timeliness and quality
standards are met - Participates as part of the interview team to determine hires
- Conducts new hire orientation
- Completes annual performance reviews
- Responsible for employee relations, including administering progressive discipline as
needed, in accordance with defined by the CBA, to assigned staff; Refers further
disciplinary action to the Director of Operations and Facilities - Completes administrative duties in a timely and accurate manner to ensure service and
compliance (budgeting, reviewing and approving invoices, approving overtime (per CBA),
reviewing timecards, ordering supplies, etc…) - Ensures proper maintenance of custodial equipment and oversight of supply inventory
Serves as backup management representative in overseeing maintenance of the pool
and surrounding area, including maintaining appropriate certifications as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
- Minimum: High School diploma or GED
- Preferred: Associates degree and/or Post-secondary technical training preferred
Experience – Minimum Required:
- Five years of supervisory experience in a complex, multiple location custodial field
- Three to five years of custodial experience
- Must demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and interpret detailed operating
instructions, repair manuals, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, safety labels, and
numerous gages; plus write reports and troubleshooting information as necessary - Computer skills required
Qualities:
- Demonstrated skills and desire to lead and motivate others
- Excellent decision making and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and inspire others
- Proven track record of delivering quality results and extraordinary customer service.
- Demonstrated dependability
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- People-oriented; enjoys collaborating and interacting with people and working on group
projects
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES:
- Valid PA driver’s license with a good driving record
- Must possess all required background clearances
- Pool Manager Certification (preferred for applicants; training will be provided and once
certified, must be maintained)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to work in inside and outside conditions, which at times may be extreme
- 8 hrs/day – Able to work a flexiable mid-day shift
- On call work will be required
- Exempt, Full-time – 12 months per year
REPORTS TO: Operations and Facilities Management
Shift Type – Full-Time
Salary Range – Per Year
Location – District Wide
Applications Accepted
Start Date 01/13/2023
To apply, visit Upper St. Clair Employment
KAPPA Spring Conference 2023 Omni Bedford Springs
DATE/TIME
Date(s) – Apr 04, 2023 – Apr 05, 2023
All Day
LOCATION
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
ADDRESS
2138 Business 220
Bedford, PA 15522
KAPPA Extends Scholarship Application Deadline through August 15th
Dear Colleagues,
Due to the limited response to the first notice of scholarships, we are extending the deadline for applications to August 15. Below is information that was previously sent, but with extended deadline.
KAPPA annually offers two types of Sponsorships, which are open to all KAPPA institutional members in good standing. Current members of the KAPPA board are not eligible. The following opportunities are currently available:
Norman H Bedell Annual Scholarship
You can attend APPA professional development programs by taking advantage of the “Norman H. Bedell Annual Scholarship” program. The KAPPA Norman H. Bedell scholarship will include the full cost of registration / tuition and up to an additional $2,500 to cover related travel expenses towards attending an APPA professional development program such as APPA Institute for Facilities Management, Leadership Academy, Supervisor’s Toolkit, or the credentialing program.
The only requirement is that scholarships must be used within 12 months of the award. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded each year.
ERAPPA Annual Meeting Scholarships
KAPPA annually offers two scholarships for the ERAPPA Annual Meeting. The following opportunities are currently available:
One (1) ERAPPA Scholarship for a first-time attendee or someone who has not attended one of the last five (5) ERAPPA Annual Meetings. This scholarship will include $1500 towards registration and travel expenses.
One (1) ERAPPA Scholarship to all institutional members of KAPPA in good standing. This scholarship will include $1500 towards registration and travel expenses.
The only requirement is that ERAPPA annual meeting scholarships awarded this spring must be used for the 2022 ERAPPA Annual Meeting in Verona, NY on September 18-21.
To take advantage of any of these scholarships, please complete the following steps:
- Apply today by filling out the application, a copy of which is attached.
- Submit the application. The application deadline for 2022 is August 15th, to Second Vice President Mark Bodenschatz (see instructions on application). Incomplete applications will not be considered. A completed application includes the application form, the applicant’s personal statement, and the supervisor’s evaluation.
Sincerely,
Mark A. Bodenschatz, PE, ProFM, CSSP | Director and KAPPA Second Vice President
Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute
135 East Nittany Avenue, Suite 414 | State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-865-8952 | Fax: 814-863-7835
mab163@psu.edu | fei.psu.edu
President’s Welcome Message
Welcome Friends,
I am honored to serve as KAPPA’s President. Participation and involvement are the keys to the success of our organization, and I want to thank our members, their institutions, our business partners, and sponsors for their engagement and support. Since 1991, KAPPA has been the leading advocate for professional development and education for members in the higher education facilities management profession in Pennsylvania. Our mission is to connect our members, providing networking and educational opportunities as a platform to learn, grow, and succeed.
I encourage all our members to take advantage of what KAPPA and ERAPPA offer. You get out of it what you put into it, so be involved. Consider joining us for our 2025 Spring Conference in Lancaster, April 10th and 11th. I look forward to your future participation.
Respectfully,
Mark Bodenschatz, KAPPA President
Board Elects New Officers at Spring 2022 Meeting in Cranberry
During the Annual Business Meeting at the KAPPA Spring 2022 conference held April 20 and 21, officers were elected to the Board of Directors.
Phillip Melnick of the Pennsylvania State University, left the board after serving his term as Past President. Phillip is a long-time member of KAPPA, having served as President in 2018-2019. Phillip was instrumental in leading KAPPA through important initiatives such as bylaw changes and adding a Director position to our board. Phillip is very busy as the current Treasurer of ERAPPA. Thank you, Phillip, for your commitment and service to KAPPA!
George Papuga of Carnegie Mellon University moved to the position of Immediate Past President after serving as KAPPA President from 2019-2022. George is also a long-time member of KAPPA. George faced the difficult challenge of leading our organization through the pandemic, including making the difficult decisions related to canceling several conferences. We would like to congratulate George on leading a successful Spring Conference in 2022. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to KAPPA!
Due to these terms ending and promotions of officers on the Board, vacant positions were filled during the elections. Mark Bodenschatz of Penn State University was elected to the Board as Second Vice President. Shannon Giannoutsos of Carnegie Mellon University was re-elected as Treasurer and Greg Black was re-elected as a Director.
Scott Albert (pictured above) of Slippery Rock University was promoted to President of the Board of Directors.
Randy Geering of The Pennsylvania State University, Behrend Campus, will serve as First Vice President.
Contact information for all of the Board members can be found here.
Board Elects New Members and Officers
At the Annual Business Meeting at the KAPPA Spring 2019 Meeting new members were elected to the Board of Directors as some terms ended for roles to the Board. Dan Barlup of the Pennsylvania Sate University, Harrisburg Campus, stepped down after serving his term as Past President. Dan, a long time member of KAPPA, served as President in 2017-2018. He is still active in KAPPA, with much of this time is being spent working as a member of the Host Committee for the upcoming ERAPPA conference in Erie. Bob Uger of PASSHE completed his term as Director. Bob is a long time member of KAPPA where he served for many years and lead the Professional Development selection for the Meetings. He will continue to be an active member of KAPPA and is currently serving as a Co-Chair of Professional Development for the Host Committee for the ERAPPA 2019 Conference. We thank both Dan and Bob for their committment and service to KAPPA.
Due to these terms ending and promotions of officers of the Board, vacant positions were filled during the elections. Scott Albert of Slippery Rock University was elected to the Board as Second Vice President. Brian Richards of the Community College of Allegheny County was elected as a Director.
Phillip Melnick, pictured left, of the Pennsylvania State University was promoted to President of the Board of Directors. Jim Miller of Washington & Jefferson College will serve as Past President. George Papuga of Carnegie Mellon University becomes the First Vice President. Shannon Wetzel, from Carnegie Mellon University, was elected for a second term and will continue in her role as Secretary to the Board. Additionally, Erik Cagle of the Pennsylvania State University was appointed by the President to a one year term for the newly created Director position for IT and Technology.
Contact information for all of the Board members can be found here.