What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Supervisor position at VTSU?
CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR
Grade 12
VSC UP – SUP
Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT: VSCUP SUP
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 HazMat 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 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.
Benefits Package:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
- Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
VTSU values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VTSU strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact HR for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.
NOTE: This job is subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
