Maintenance Supervisor; Custodial Services

Maintenance Supervisor (Custodial Services) Overview

Quinnipiac University invites applicants to apply for the Maintenance Supervisor position. The Maintenance Supervisor will assist with the overall management of custodial services related to the academic/administrative areas of the Mount Carmel campus and ancillary properties (est. 720,000 square feet); which includes scheduling, trash removal, cleaning of flooring, classrooms, labs, public spaces, restrooms, hallways, stairwells and other tasks as assigned by the Senior Superintendent of Custodial Services.

In addition, the Maintenance Supervisor will assist with effectively managing and optimizing production of custodians as well as other employees as assigned and external contractors as assigned by the Senior Superintendent of Custodial Services. In absence of the Senior Superintendent of Custodial Services, the Maintenance Supervisor assumes planning, leading, and directing responsibilities.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,700 students in more than 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing & Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts & Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles.

This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women’s rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women’s basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Quinnipiac #51 among the best colleges in the nation, and second in Connecticut, for our exceptional graduation rate, salary impact, learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, the development of innovative strategic partnerships, and just opened a South Quad with three new buildings.

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• Assist with the cleaning services in the academic/administrative areas including the timely response and resolution to work requests of students, faculty and staff while insuring a ‘best in class’ learning environment to enhance academic success.
• Assist with the general maintenance and repairs to mechanical equipment, building control systems, life safety systems and utility distribution systems on the Mount Camel campus and ancillary properties including the timely response and resolution to work requests of students, faculty, and staff.
• Responsible for providing a strong sense of community with excellent customer service and relationships, particularly Academic Affairs and Admissions, while maintaining the custodial service to promote an atmosphere which further fosters student achievement; ensuring that the community's needs and expectations for such services are met.
• Assist with cleaning services in the academic/administrative areas including managing daily schedules, training custodians in the use of materials, chemicals and equipment, as well as building turnover for new academic semesters.
• Assist with the assessment, development, communication, documentation, and implementation of daily and long-term custodial services work plan of action including minor renovations (flooring) and capital improvements.
• Assist with the procurement and inventory of all custodial services materials and equipment.
• Assist with the training of employees in methods and use of materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Work toward the reduction of harmful cleaning chemicals while working in the direction of more environmentally friendly campus.

This position is considered essential personnel and will have off shift responsibilities based generally upon…