Position Title:
Environmental Services Supervisor
Work Type:
Full time
Location:
Swarthmore CollegeOn Campus
Department:
Work Shift:
Day 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.):
57,000.00 USD - 65,000.00 USD
The Opportunity:
Provides leadership for Environmental Services Technicians and Crew
Leaders. Ensure the timely and proper cleaning and waste management
care of all College buildings. Tasks performed with a high degree
of autonomy include designating assignments and evaluating
performance. This position requires developing lists for large
projects, completing small repairs, and working with other campus
partners. This position also requires coordinating and maintaining
supplies; leading and working with leadership to follow, update, or
implement procedures and practices of the department. This position
also requires knowledge to clearly understand and explain the
purpose of a job and summarize the duties and responsibilities of
each task.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Supervise the activities of 22-26 employees and 1 Crew
Leader.
- Responsible for assigning staff and creating daily reports to
reflect work, projects, absenteeism, and scheduled buildings where
employees are assigned. Schedule employees to cover special
events.
Make adjustments to assignments when employees are absent due
to illness, medical leave, or personal reasons.
Ensure employees are following all safety practices and
guidelines.
Communicate key issues and information to staff members.
Provide fair, constructive, and timely feedback and coaching to
staff. Conducts frequent evaluations of employee performance,
including daily inspections of buildings and assigned work.
Maintain records of employee incidents, training, disciplinary
actions, and time
Approve all staff time off according to staffing requirements
for direct reports.
Perform annual assessments for each employee assigned.
Responsible for following disciplinary processes through the
partnership and guidance of Human Resources.
Perform general environmental services and cleaning during
training, periods of high demand or emergency situations.
Follow, update, or implement procedures and practices for the
department.
Maintain visibility through daily rounds in buildings.
Develop and maintain current training programs for equipment,
restroom cleaning, office space, floorcare, dusting, waste
management, chemical usage, and 7-step cleaning process.
Provide continuity of essential services when required (i.e.
Snow emergencies, reduced operations, infection control).
Work closely with campus partners such as OSE, and
Sustainability. Responsible for supervising zero-waste
practices.
Work successfully with other staff members to efficiently and
effectively define and accomplish the workload of the department,
people, ideas, procedures, and organizational structures. Remain
flexible and consistent within a fast-paced and changing
environment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent with four years of
job-related experience.
- 2 or more years of supervisory experience, preferably within
custodial, housekeeping, campus services or a related field.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas and an ability to
train new employees.
- Knowledge of custodial safety procedures. Must be able to read
and understand Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Knowledge of proper sanitization methods. Educated in all 3
waste streams (Municipal, Recycling, Compost).
- Knowledge of minor equipment repair.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and
written instructions to interact with studenMust be able to convey
information and ideas and an ability to train new employees.ts,
faculty, and staff.
- Ability to communicate with co-workers with professionalism and
respect.
- Must have basic computer data entry skills for email,
timesheet, and training.
- Must be effective at listening to, and understanding concerns
and issues raised by co-workers.
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evening hours as
needed.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Works every other weekend to ensure that services to the campus
are properly monitored.
Preferred
- 3 or more years of supervisor experience.
- 1-2 years of experience in higher education.
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, 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.
Preview our
Benefits Flyer . We offer benefit plans starting at zero cost!
Upon benefit eligibility, the College contributes 10% of an
employee’s salary to their retirement account. Employees are 100%
vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.
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Swarthmore Benefits Guidebook
Retirement
Plans
Tuition Grant Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Paid Time Off (Staff)
Holiday Schedule
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.
