"Custodial Supervisor"

As part of the Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) group in Energy and Facilities, Campus Services, this position is responsible for the daily supervision of custodial services operations in an assigned area(s), including all routine and specialty work. The FMO supervisor works closely with customer representatives as well as other members of Campus Services management to provide consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Ensures all Custodial Services operations adheres to customer-determined standards. Develops cleaning schedules and routines to meet customer expectations for cleanliness and sanitary conditions in compliance with all applicable environmental health and safety requirements. Continually review and adjust schedules and routines as needed.
• Provides hands-on training to custodians in effective cleaning procedures, proper use of equipment and cleaning solutions, building security, and environmental health and safety regulations.
• Communicates effectively and consistently with custodial staff, community members, and customers electronically and face-to-face to ensure excellent customer service. Utilizes Microsoft Office software and customer electronic work order systems to prepare and validate operational data. Meets with staff as needed to address issues and concerns.
• Implements Green Cleaning procedures and train custodians in Green Cleaning techniques in accordance with the FMO Green Cleaning Program.
• Assigns and supervises work performed by hourly custodial employees and sub-contracted cleaning services (as required).
• Performs regular cleaning quality inspections for all areas. Document inspection results and initiate corrective actions as needed. Implement quality improvement recommendations made by independent, third-party cleaning auditors.
• Manages employee performance; provide counsel or disciplinary actions as necessary. Demonstrate sound judgement in the application of performance management in accordance with both the collective bargaining agreement and established Campus Services management practices.
• Ensures compliance with all Departmental, University, and governmental procedures, policies, and regulations. Assures compliance with bargaining unit agreement.
• Ensures custodial operations compliance with all customer-established procedures for use and care of facilities.
• Ensures custodial operations compliance with all procedures of workplace safety, environmental regulations, resource efficiency (recycling and energy conservation programs) and building safety.
• Coordinates and supervise customer requested function set-ups, snow removal operations and response to emergency conditions.
• Performs finance and administrative duties such as maintaining records of employee attendance and payroll, work schedules, key distribution logs, equipment and assist with monitoring supply of inventory.
• Works closely with the department human resources representatives to ensure the proper maintenance of all personnel records.
• Leads, provides support to, or performs special projects (short and long-range), initiatives, and tasks as assigned/directed.

Working Conditions: Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel. This position is on-campus and is required to provide full on-site support, as well as during emergency situations determined by management. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, and access non-handicap accessible workspaces/areas as well as confined spaces. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, etc. and routinely walk between campus buildings/areas. Must be able to enter various types of buildings, industrial plants, and/or construction sites. Required to wear personal protective equipment where necessary. Must be physically able to perform and demonstrate all custodial duties required of his/her crews.

Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent work experience required. Two to three years of supervisory experience in a customer-focused custodial operation required. Specialized knowledge of effective custodial and housekeeping procedures and cleaning systems required. Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills required. Demonstrated proficiency with various computer software systems and applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications required. Must be able to understand, explain, and enforce departmental and University policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform financial calculations and administrative duties.