Supervisor, Custodian Services

Cusdial/Grounds

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, coordinates, supervises, inspects results, and is responsible for the work activities of custodians in accordance with established guidelines.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks:

• Interviews and effectively recommends hiring, evaluates employee performance, and effectively recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, merit increases, and termination.
• Develops work schedules and directs the daily work routine of custodial employees.
• Trains and orients new employees; conducts formal training sessions to improve employee knowledge and skills.
• Schedules and approves vacation of employees; conducts formal training sessions to improve employee knowledge and skills.
• Inspects all areas of assignment and completes inspection reports.
• Evaluates, tests, and recommends new supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates relocation of furniture and equipment and movement to and from repair shops and storage.
• Oversees assembly and delivery of new equipment and removal of equipment from inventory.
• Coordinates and oversees custodial functions that meet various specialized departmental needs using specialized knowledge of requirements for environmental conditions, linen requirements, medical records, proper decontamination procedures, etc.
• Maintains inventory of linen and record of linen laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keep and prepare other records and reports as directed.
• Assists in planning procedures and work methods and revises or recommends revisions to improve efficiency of operations and services.
• Is responsible for reporting damage and other irregularities requiring attention or repair.
• Acts upon requests and complaints from departments related to custodial services.

For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

About the Division of Student Life:

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to foster student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Two years of custodial experience or related building and facilities maintenance, including supervisory experience for a minimum of six months; supervision to include assigning daily work activities, inspecting and monitoring quality or work, and scheduling and coordinating work activities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Commercial custodial experience.
• Experience supervising a large number of staff (12+).
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and changing situations.
• Knowledge of proper positioning and moving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Experience training staff.

Application Details:

Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission for consideration. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 3 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Rebecca at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.

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