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 :
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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