Custodial Services Supervisor

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Texas is a growing organization which serves over 6400 students in 14 residence halls. Our department is organized into the following areas: Residence Life, Systems and Services, and Facilities and Business Operations. UNT Housing contributes to the mission of the university by promoting safe and all-embracing living environments, fostering student connections and campus engagement, and providing unique learning opportunities.

Position Overview

This is an essential position, who's primary purpose is to provide direct supervision of the day-to-day operations of custodial staff within the residence halls, residential dining areas, and assigned auxiliary buildings. Supervisory responsibilities include: approving leave, managing time and attendance. Additionally, individuals will provide training, instruction, and coaching. Individuals will apply progressive discipline to subordinate staff as needed, in accordance with university, system, state and federal guidelines. Individuals will manage work teams of custodians to achieve cleaning goals, including managing interpersonal conflicts and resolving disputes. Individuals will regularly inspect assigned facilities and equipment to ensure that cleaning standards are maintained and equipment is functioning appropriately. Individuals will assist in the hiring and training of team members. Individuals will participate in activities and functions as directed by the leadership of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and five years of experience in related maintenance/repair field. Substitution of education for experience allowed. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, tools, materials and supplies used in cleaning, maintaining, repairing and servicing equipment. Thorough knowledge of the operating principles of related mechanical assemblies. Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems. Skill in locating and adjusting defects in equipment. Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Provide direct supervision of the day-to-day operations of custodial staff within the residence halls, residential dining areas, and assigned auxiliary buildings. Responsibilities include: approving leave, managing time and attendance. Additionally, individuals will provide training, instruction, and coaching. Individuals will apply progressive discipline to subordinate staff as needed, in accordance with university, system, state and federal guidelines. Coordinate custodial work schedules including daily coverage of buildings/tasks, overtime work, special or emergency projects 
• Manage work teams of custodians to achieve cleaning goals, including managing interpersonal conflicts and resolving disputes. 
• Ensures that equipment is functional, properly maintained, stored and properly used for custodial tasks to support cleaning needs of custodial staff 
• Regularly inspect assigned facilities to ensure that cleaning standards are maintained 
• Participate in custodial hiring processes; including, evaluation of applications, interviews and candidate selection. 
• Participate in activities and functions as directed by the leadership of the department. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and Moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.

Environmental Hazards

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6am to 3pm; Occasional evenings and weekends

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.