Maintenance Supervisor; Custodial Services

Maintenance Supervisor (Custodial Services)

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Job no: 496843
Work type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

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.

For more information, please visit qu.edu.

• 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 ensuring a ‘best in class’ learning environment.
• Assist with the general maintenance and repairs to mechanical equipment, building control systems, life safety systems and utility distribution systems on the Mount Carmel campus and ancillary properties.
• Provide a strong sense of community with excellent customer service and relationships, particularly Academic Affairs and Admissions, while maintaining custodial service to promote an atmosphere that fosters student achievement.
• Manage daily schedules, train custodians in the use of materials, chemicals and equipment, and oversee building turnover for new academic semesters.
• Assess, develop, communicate, document, and implement daily and long‑term custodial work plans including minor renovations and capital improvements.
• Procure and inventory all custodial materials and equipment.
• Train employees in methods and use of materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Work toward reducing harmful cleaning chemicals and moving toward more environmentally friendly campus practices.

This position is considered essential personnel and will have on‑off shift responsibilities based generally upon weather events. The regular shift hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Proven managerial, fiscal, and organizational ability required;…