Supervisor of Facility Services - Custodial

The Supervisor of Facility Services Custodial will manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities during multiple shifts. Includes all custodial staff working multiple shifts across both academic/administrative facilities as well as residential facilities. This position will work closely with building supervisors and day shift custodians to schedule custodial work needed during multiple shifts. Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations, Department of Labor, SU Safety Department including the ADA. Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives. Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance. Interact with deans, directors, department heads faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests, and manage other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree
Two (2) plus years of management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
Skills and Knowledge
Interpret and enforce the bargaining unit contract, Universitys policies and individual department policies.
Technical expertise in several essential custodial building trades.
Advanced technical, computer, oral and written communication skills preferred.
Must be familiar with Green cleaning method and procedures.
Responsibilities
Interact with deans, directors, department heads, faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests.
Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives.
Manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities during multiple shifts. Includes all custodial staff working multiple shifts across both academic/administrative and residential facilities.
Work closely with building supervisors and other custodial supervisors to schedule custodial work needed for multiple shifts.
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with SOHA regulations, Department of Labor, and SU Safety Department including the ADA.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
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