Custodial Supervisor; Day Shift

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Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Custodial Supervisor (Day Shift). The Custodial Supervisor will supervise and train custodial department employees to maintain and improve the appearance of campus facilities and other college properties, using appropriate cleaning techniques and procedures.

• Plan, schedule, assign, evaluate and prioritize custodial maintenance work orders. Reassign tasks as needed.
• Utilize two-way radio communication to converse with staff.
• Check instructions on work orders for accuracy, and contactrequestor for additional information, if required.
• Train personnel in proper custodial and maintenance procedures,including the safe and proper use of chemicals, products, and
  equipment.
• Provide training, guidance and support to custodial teams thatshampoo carpets, operate dry chemical floor care equipment, on
  operate floor cleaning equipment for the athletic center and other onbuildings campus.
• Track Personnel Records and Work Schedules.
  • Track and balance regular and overtime hours.
  • Maintain daily schedules, vacation and day-off requests.
  • Compile, organize and review and approve daily time sheetsand provide copy to Computer Records Coordinator.
  • Perform monthly reviews of attendance records for assigned personnel.
  • Conduct annual performance appraisals of employeessupervised.
• Audit work areas and document service levels for appropriateness and report findings to Manager of Facility Services.
• Plan and supervise seasonal tasks, such as snow removal.
• Monitor the preventative maintenance program and care of allequipment used by the custodial staff.
• Inspect all areas responsible for on a regular basis to ensure standard of care andappearance are maintained and any safety hazards are addressed andcorrected.
• Make suggestions to immediate supervisor on ways to improve efficiency and workload of employees.
• Required to respond to emergencies and field phone calls from campus safety officeor other campus administrators for service as needed.
• Coordinate activities of vendors/contractors that perform work in buildings notperformed by in-house custodial staff.
• Schedule and notify Kenyon personnel about work to be performed to include
  • Scope and dates of activities.
  • Monitor work of vendors/contractors while they are on campus.
  • Evaluate work performed and notify appropriate Administratorsof work progress.
• Initiate requests for materials and cleaning equipment andcharge to proper accounts.
  • Use storeroom computer program for ordering of supplies.
  • Follow-up on back orders.
  • Obtain custodial supplies and distribute to appropriate custodialclosets.
• Utilize the college’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to assign, direct and track campushousekeeping activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Act as project manager for projects during the school year andsummer months as assigned by the Director of Facility Operations.
• Assist with college campus events as directed by Manager of Facility Services.
• Respond to other departments requesting maintenance services.

• Individual should have the ability to read blueprints for buildings.
• Ability to read chemical labels and MSDS.
• Able to make sound decisions and analyze processes to determine course of action for staff assignments.
• Communication
  • Listen attentively and respectfully.
  • Give feedback directly and honestly.
  • Talk with others to clarify differences.
• Create a healthy work environment
  • Treat others respectfully.
  • Take responsibility for own actions, behaviors and attitudes.
  • Manage conflict by identifying solutions or seeking guidance as necessary.

• Supervision of custodial staff daily activities.
• Establish work schedules for daily and weekend activities.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to…