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.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements :

Desirable Qualifications :

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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