We currently have a temporary job opening for the position of Custodian Service Supervisor at the International Community School (ICS). ICS is a world-leading International School serving families from more than 70 nations. The school is situated on a sprawling 15-acre campus that includes state-of-the-art classrooms, learning facilities, sports areas, playing fields, cafeterias, lecture spaces, and various other spaces. To ensure the cleanliness of these facilities, the school employs a subcontracted cleaning crew consisting of approximately 80 staff members.

 The Custodian Service Supervisor plays a crucial role in overseeing the custodial operations at our school, ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for our students, staff, and visitors. This position is temporary and will provide coverage for our regular Custodian Service Supervisor during sick leave. We are seeking an ideal candidate who possesses strong leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep commitment to maintaining exceptionally high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and supervise custodial staff to ensure a clean and comfortable school environment.

• Coordinate the activities of custodial staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.

• Develop and implement cleaning procedures and protocols to maintain cleanliness standards.

• Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies.

• Conduct regular inspections to identify areas for improvement and take corrective actions.

• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, sports facilities, and toilets.

• Collaborate with other departments to address specific cleaning requirements and prioritize tasks.

• Monitor inventory and submit timely requisitions for restocking cleaning supplies and equipment.

• Handle email requests and inspection findings.

• Schedule school break work plans and follow up until all tasks are completed.

• Monitor and control cleaning staff attendance.

• Maintain custodial budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.

• Respond to custodial emergencies and urgent cleaning requests promptly.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in cleaning techniques and equipment.

• Foster a positive and respectful work environment among custodial staff.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Office Management or Management with 2 years of experience as a custodial supervisor or in a similar responsibility or Diploma in a similar field with 4 years of experience as a custodial supervisor or in a similar responsibility.

• Certification in using MS Office suite

• Certification in hygienic practices and cleaning chemicals is highly desirable.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and their appropriate usage in a school environment.

• Ability to coordinate the work of outsourced staff

• Through understanding of cleaning detergents and chemicals and their proper usage

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts within the custodial team if and when it happens.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

• Willingness to work overtime or respond to emergencies as needed. 

• Proven knowledge and understanding of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and their appropriate

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@icsaddis.org

Note: copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letters should not be included with your application. You will provide the documents upon request. 

Duration of contract: 3 months fixed contract

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Collective Commitments: The employee shall agree to embody the ICS Learner Profile, collectively ensure that all students learn at high levels, collaborate, and positively contribute to the professional learning community, facilitate standards-based guaranteed and viable curriculum through an inquiry approach, and build the professional capacity through ongoing learning and leading.

 Child Protection – Safe Recruitment Practices

As part of our recruitment practices at our school, employees are required to possess and validate appropriate qualifications for all positions.  For all potential hires, we communicate directly with previous references to ensure due diligence within the recruitment process. Once at school, ICS has a professional code of conduct, including Child Protection training reviewed

with employees and signed annually.