What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Services Foreman - Facilities Services - UTK position at The University of Tennessee?
Job Description
The Building Services Foreman serves as an on-duty supervisor within the Building Services unit and is responsible for supervising up to 30 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring that adequate supplies are in inventory, that equipment is in working order, for overseeing building cleanliness according to APPA standards, scheduling employee coverage, and scheduling project work. In addition, the foreman must submit daily reports of time spent by each employee in each area, communicate with customers, and initiate tiny trash and total cleaning sustainability goals. FML reports, injury reports, vehicle accident reports, as well as annual training fall under the foreman's responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead work teams
- Conducts daily building inspections to assess cleanliness
- Make job assignments and assigns work projects to employees
- Evaluates employee performance
- Train new employees as well as re-train existing employees as needed
- Be willing and have the ability to teach formal training classes
- Report and correct any unsafe working conditions according to OSHA and University standards
- Serve as the point of contact for customers on frequencies, set-ups, charges, recycling, tiny trash, and total cleaning sustainability.
- Performs general office work including daily work reports, time entry, and record keeping
- Responsible for filling out FML reports, injury reports, and vehicle accident reports
- Create schedules to ensure personnel coverage requirements are met as well as schedule shift meeting
- Performs daily public relations with UT employees, students, and visitors
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Five years of custodial experience with one year of supervisory experience
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Up to a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Five years of supervisory experience in a custodial role
Work Location
Compensation and Benefits
About the Department
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900 programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
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