Position Title:
Environmental Services Evening Manager
Work Type:
Full time
Location:
Swarthmore CollegeOn Campus
Department:
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range (Please note that this pay range represents the
College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the
time of posting.):
77,000.00 USD - 89,000.00 USD
The Opportunity:
The Environmental Services Evening Custodial Manager – On evening
shift manages two Lead employees and it is to ensure the timely and
proper custodial care of college buildings over two shifts through
the work of a diverse workforce. Working with the assistance of the
night shift crew lead and other department leaders, the Manager’s
tasks include collaborating in the development and enforcement of
departmental policies and procedures; managing personnel issues;
developing and maintaining schedules for cleaning and maintenance
of campus buildings; and recommending and requisitioning equipment,
materials, and supplies. The evening manager will also be
responsible for submitting monthly QA reports that come under their
oversight.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Team Supervision:
- Oversee the evening supervisor from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM and a
lead working the same shift. Manage the overnight crew lead (10:00
PM to 6:30 AM) responsible for ensuring the dining services
building meets APPA standards.
Quality Assurance and Reporting:
Conduct regular QA inspections across second and third shift
buildings, ensuring all operations comply with cleanliness and
safety standards.
Submit comprehensive monthly QA reports detailing the
cleanliness of each building, with corrective action plans for
locations falling beneath the 85% cleanliness threshold.
Performance Management:
- Execute annual performance assessments for all crew leads under
their supervision, fostering growth, accountability, and excellence
within the custodial team.
- The evening manager will be responsible for the training and
development of crew leads and all frontline staff.
Strategic Planning and Communication:
- Develop and implement strategic cleaning plans to efficiently
utilize resources and address both routine and unexpected custodial
challenges.
- Maintain clear communication channels with staff and
stakeholders, ensuring alignment on prioritizing cleanliness and
policy adherence.
Payroll
- The evening manager will be responsible for the bi-weekly
payroll for the evening and overnight shifts.
- The evening manager will also be responsible for tracking all
overtime used for the second and third shifts.
- The evening manager will also track all absenteeism and
lateness for all employees working the second and third
shifts.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates and maintains technical knowledge of the job as
well as related procedures and policies to provide quality support
to the department and its constituents.
- Demonstrates appropriate self-direction and drives productivity
in accordance with established standards of quality. Appropriately
plans, organizes, and prioritizes work in order to maximize the use
of department resources.
- Independently contributes ideas and delivers process
improvements
- Identifies, analyzes, and addresses problems with minimal
negative impact on the organization.
- Makes appropriate, timely and effective decisions in order to
support the work of the department.
- Builds successful working relationships with coworkers and
supervisors through effective communication and teamwork where
appropriate.
- Projects a positive image of the Environmental Services
Department and of Swarthmore College.
- Works successfully with coworkers, students, faculty, and other
staff members in order to efficiently and effectively define and
accomplish the work of the department.
- Adapts to new work situations, people, ideas, procedures, and
organizational structures, to be successful in a constantly
changing work environment.
- Exhibits maturity, reliability, composure, and stability under
pressure
- Understands and abides by a high standard of professional
ethics in order to ensure the integrity of the organization.
- Works successfully with a diverse department and demonstrates a
commitment to equal opportunity.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Must be able to manage and prioritize workloads for second and
third shifts.
- The evening managers must be able to skillfully pivot frontline
staff to meet opportunities for project work for staff reallocation
due to callouts and vacations.
- The evening manager must possess the skill to breakdown large
tasks into smaller tasks while not compromising on departmental
standards for cleanliness.
- Must be willing to achieve trainer designation from ISSA within
one year of employment.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Highschool diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of managerial experience in custodial work
- 3 years of project management experience
- Valid driver's license to navigate campus vehicles
- Proficiency in Google suite
- Must have a strong record of project management and also be
able to care for various floor surfaces from marmoleum to terrazzo
and carpet extraction.
Physical Demands
- Must have the physical ability to perform Environmental
Services/Housekeeping tasks, complete building inspections, and
make small repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to
and including 50 pounds is required.
- Frequently involves pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping,
holding, carrying, reaching above the shoulders, stooping, bending
at the waist, bending at the knees, kneeling, bending side to side,
crouching, standing on step stools or small ladders and
balancing.
Working Conditions
- Exposure to inclement weather as well as to dirt/dust,
chemicals/solvents, and noise.
- Frequently exposed to harsh chemicals and odors.
- Willingness to work outside of regular shift and/or weekends as
needed.
- Required to travel and attend training seminars.
PA Criminal Clearance Required
Swarthmore College requires a PA Criminal background check for all
staff positions prior to the start of employment.
MVR Clearance Required by Position
Due to operating a College owned motor vehicle while performing
essential job responsibilities for this position, a motor vehicle
report (MVR) clearance is required prior to the start of
employment.
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Applications received are reviewed on a rolling basis until the
position is filled. An optional cover letter indicating how your
qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
is preferred. If you have experience that meets any of the
preferred qualifications, please include a detailed explanation of
any such experience in your cover letter and how it meets the
preferred qualification(s).
Swarthmore College is committed to creating a culture of respect
and inclusion so that every member of our community feels a sense
of belonging. We actively seek and welcome candidates with diverse
perspectives and experiences, exceptional qualifications, and a
demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and world.
Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate based on any identity or characteristic protected by
law or College Policy.
