Custodial Supervisor

Location: Lyndon

## Custodial Supervisor Apply locations:
Lyndon, VTtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-2026223

BASIC FUNCTION To supervise campus custodial and housekeeping services. To coordinate with conference office personnel and conference/event clients to ensure facilities are prepared and set up for meetings and conferences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Plan, supervise and coordinate daily custodial/housekeeping services for a Vermont State University (VTSU) campus.
* Supervise custodial/housekeeping staff: interview, hire and train new employees; manage performance.
* Plan and issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work; assist staff with difficult or unusual tasks or problems.
* Plan for staffing needs and work schedules; review, coordinate and approve time off requests and timesheets as required.
* Ensure compliance with the applicable terms of the union contract covering the custodial staff’s terms of employment.
* Oversee the distribution of supplies and equipment; order and maintain appropriate inventories of all materials used. Ensures adherence to required and recommended use of materials and supplies.
* Ensures adherence to OSHA and Haz Mat procedures.
* Collaborates with custodial supervisors at other campuses to identify and implement best practices in the field. Discuss and implement new cleaning techniques and procedures as appropriate.
* Oversee set-up of meeting and conference spaces for internal and external groups according to schedule.
* Meet and greet event leadership and coordinate onsite needs (IT, food services, etc.)
* Act as liaison between event and campus personnel.
* Prepare administrative reports on work performed, inventory, and the like.
* Open and check academic buildings during academic year and for outside groups.
* Monitor custodial services expenditures and ensure that budget guidelines are met.
* Ensure that all applicable work safety and security procedures are followed.
* Perform regular quality control inspections.
* Perform custodial/housekeeping duties as needed.
* Assist with snow removal management.
* Perform related duties as assigned.  Supervision Received:

This position reports to the Associate Director of Campus Operations.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises custodial and housekeeping staff, including hiring and performance management.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school education plus a minimum of five to seven years of relevant work experience (custodial or housekeeping) or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge
* Knowledge of and experience implementing commercial/institutional custodial/housekeeping operations.

Skills  
* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
* Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Basic reading, math (addition, subtraction) and writing skills.
* Basic computer skills (email, internet, and online data management).Abilities
* Ability to deal effectively with a broad range of individuals/groups within and outside of the university.
* Strong customer service orientation.
* Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
* Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to manage unplanned custodial or housekeeping needs.
* Essential Physical Demands.
* Requires the ability to lift and move supplies, equipment and furniture (up to 50 pounds).
* Requires the ability to access certain areas of the building and supplies by climbing stairs and ladders.
* Requires a full range of motion in order to operate manual and electronically-powered cleaning equipment and machines to include snow shovels.
* Ability to bend and turn to pick up, place and move furniture, supplies and equipment.
* Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather.

Scheduled Hours Weekly:
37.5

Budgeted Wage for this Position:$56,000

Exempt…