Building Services Assistant Supervisor
Listed on 2026-07-06
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Building Maintenance, Janitor
Job Category:
University Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Custodial Services Assistant Supervisor
We are in search of Assistant Supervisors to join our Building Services Supervisor team in University Housing Facilities! This is a supervisory role that leads and oversees the work of Facilities Technicians and Custodial staff ensuring facilities are properly maintained for residence hall, dining, and other housing locations. This role provides coverage for the supervisor as needed, responding to emergencies, modifying and executing adjusted work plans for the day, inspecting the cleanliness of resident, public, and staff-facing spaces, conducting performance reviews and follow up with full-time employees and addressing any concerns residents/customers have each day.
This position ensures our ability to meet life/safety requirements, maintain appropriate customer service levels and has partial cleaning responsibilities that helps cover all the daily responsibilities of the unit workload.
- 1st
Shift: 7:00am - 4:30pm Monday
- Friday (some weekends) - Work schedule will be set with selected finalist(s) at time of offer. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.
- Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables.
- Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
- Assists in the development, scheduling, inspection, and supervision of operational work plans and/or staff for an assigned unit.
- Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances, reports issues to appropriate entities.
- Assists with planning and implementation of facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures.
- Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed.
- Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs.
The starting hourly wage is $23.00 or higher based on qualifications with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). University Staff also earn additional money when working at night (6:00pm to 6:00am) and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Additional $2.50/hour for nighttime work on weekdays, up to $2.50/hour for daytime weekend work, and up to $3.30/hour for nighttime weekend work.
Required Qualifications- Six months of previous experience in a custodial or maintenance field.
- Drivers License
- Valid and Meets UW Rist Management Standards (Preferred for 1st Shift, Required for 3rd Shift).
- One year of previous continuous employment.
- Six months of previous leadership or supervisory experience.
High School Diploma Preferred Minimum.
Additional InformationThis position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter.
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