Building Attendant Foreman - Night

Office Location

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

SRGV
8779

BUILDING ATTENDANT FOREMAN - NIGHT

2

Edinburg, Texas

Campus Facilities Operations

1.0

Non-Exempt

To perform supervisory work in leading custodial maintenance staff in performing cleaning assignments.
Responsible for leading, assigning, and scheduling work assignments to custodial maintenance staff who perform cleaning assignments throughout campus.

• Schedules and coordinates the work of a group or groups of Building Attendants, advises them of special assignments or changes in work routines.
• Assumes supervisor role in absence of immediate supervisor.
• Assists in inventory control and distribution of requested material.
• Assists with the evaluation process.
• Inspects completed work of Building Attendants.
• Assists with the implementation of measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product and working conditions in order to increase efficiency of department.
• Receives and handles complaints from occupants of buildings.
• Responsible for issuing necessary building keys to accomplish the work.
• Requisition s supplies and maintains supply records.
• Performs routine or special cleaning and custodial functions as needed or required.
• Maintains good working relationships with subordinates, other University employees, and students.
• Supervises the accomplishment of special custodial projects or prepare buildings for special University events.
• Represents Custodial Supervisor in staff and functional meetings.
• Plans and implements new methods and introduces new materials for cleaning buildings and performing related activities.
• Reports needs for repairs, supplies and equipment.
• Assists with new employee training, helps maintain time cards, and helps complete injury reports.
• Assists with decision making on re-assignments, leave requests as well as disciplinary process of employees.
• May be required to have flexible work schedule, to include but not limited to: work evenings, weekends, Holidays and overtime.
• Will be required to carry a two-way radio and/or pager and be available on an “On call” basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General supervision with detailed instructions on special assignments.

Specific supervision of custodial staff with detailed instructions on special assignments.

High school graduation or equivalent. Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets ( MSDS ) on cleansers, chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions. Bilingual (Spanish – English).

N/A

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

• Five (5) years of experience in custodial/maintenance or related activities, including supervisory experience, or
• Five (5) years of experience supervising teams of 15 or larger in a service or related environment, or
• Eight (8) years of the required experience may be substituted in lieu of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience obtained in a University environment.

Personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet and email. Knowledge of janitorial equipment and its care and maintenance requirements.

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.

Work schedule:

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