Supervisor – Custodian Services

Position Information:

Position Title:
Supervisor – Custodian Services

Job Group:
Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license
Experience in a commercial cleaning environment
Experience operating commercial cleaning equipment
Experience training others in work processes and procedures
Experience with Microsoft Office Products

Job Description:

Under general supervision, coordinates, supervises, inspects results, and is responsible for the work activities of custodians in accordance with established guidelines.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• Maintains inventory of linen and record of linen laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies, and keep and prepares 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and characteristics of surfaces to be cleaned, and equipment and supplies required.

• Ability to move furniture and objects in preparation for cleaning; to load and unload trash receptacles; to operate, properly care for and make minor repairs on power machinery; to use arm muscles in hand cleaning, mopping, and scrubbing for protracted periods of time; to work on ladders.

• Knowledge of the use of chemical cleaning agents and possible hazards relating to environmental sanitation.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and general public.

• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate employees.

• Ability to understand and maintain routine records and complete reports, such as employee attendance and performance evaluations, production and supplies inventory.

• Ability to accept or reject work results for conformance with requirements and to work productively in an inspection program.

• Knowledge of aseptic cleaning techniques in a healthcare environment to prevent nosocomial infections.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
5711a

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
October 31, 2022

Posting Close Date:
November 10, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R10046