Custodial Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION To supervise campus custodial and housekeeping services. To coordinate with conference office personnel and conference/event clients to ensure facilities are prepared and set up for meetings and conferences. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Plan, supervise and coordinate daily custodial/housekeeping services for a Vermont State University (VTSU) campus. * Supervise custodial/housekeeping staff: interview, hire and train new employees; manage performance. * Plan and issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work; assist staff with difficult or unusual tasks or problems. * Plan for staffing needs and work schedules; review, coordinate and approve time off requests and timesheets as required. * Ensure compliance with the applicable terms of the union contract covering the custodial staff’s terms of employment. * Oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment; order and maintain appropriate inventories of all materials used. Ensures adherence to required and recommended use of materials and supplies. * Ensures adherence to OSHA and HazMat procedures. * Collaborates with custodial supervisors at other campuses to identify and implement best practices in the field. Discuss and implement new cleaning techniques and procedures as appropriate. * Oversee set-up of meeting and conference spaces for internal and external groups according to schedule. * Meet and greet event leadership and coordinate onsite needs (IT, food services, etc.) * Act as liaison between event and campus personnel. * Prepare administrative reports on work performed, inventory, and the like. * Open and check academic buildings during academic year and for outside groups. * Monitor custodial services expenditures and ensure that budget guidelines are met. * Ensure that all applicable work safety and security procedures are followed. * Perform regular quality control inspections. * Perform custodial/housekeeping duties as needed. * Assist with snow removal management. * Perform related duties as assigned. Supervision Received: This position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Operations. Supervision Exercised: Supervises custodial and housekeeping staff, including hiring and performance management. Minimum Qualifications: High school education plus a minimum of five to seven years of relevant work experience (custodial or housekeeping) or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Supervisory experience preferred but not required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge * Knowledge of and experience implementing commercial/institutional custodial/housekeeping operations. Skills * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. * Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines. * Basic reading, math (addition, subtraction) and writing skills. * Basic computer skills (email, internet, and online data management). Abilities * Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of individuals/groups within and outside of the university. * Strong customer service orientation. * Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment. * Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to manage unplanned custodial or housekeeping needs. * Essential Physical Demands. * Requires the ability to lift and move supplies, equipment and furniture (up to 50 pounds). * Requires the ability to access certain areas of the building and supplies by climbing stairs and ladders. * Requires a full range of motion in order to operate manual and electronically-powered cleaning equipment and machines to include snow shovels. * Ability to bend and turn to pick up, place and move furniture, supplies and equipment. * Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather. Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5 Budgeted Wage for this Position: $56,000 Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: S12 Job Posting Responsibilities: Unit Determination: Supervisors - VSC United Professionals