Building Operations Supervisor (part-time, 28 hours/week)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Operations Supervisor is a part-time staff position responsible for personally cleaning the BYU Broadcasting Building and supporting events in the area. The supervisor oversees and mentors student employees, ensuring their work meets established standards while teaching positive work habits and ethics by working alongside them. The role follows university training, safety policies, and procedures, maintains positive customer relationships, and serves as an example of university citizenship. The position works under the direction of the Area Operations Manager and Building Operations Managers and supports department-wide activities, policies, and programs.

The assigned schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday shifts. The work includes physical tasks such as lifting tables, chairs, and riser stairs; climbing ladders; changing light bulbs; and using cleaning and other equipment. It may involve snow removal, exposure to cleaning chemicals, unfavorable conditions, and frequent or potential hazards.

Requirements

• Firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Physical exam and lift test required.
• Ability to perform tasks including lifting tables, chairs, and riser stairs; climbing ladders; changing light bulbs; and other physical work for 6–8 hours per day.
• Ability to handle frequent exposure to medium-weight objects and materials, approximately 20–50 lbs., and to work in potentially awkward positions.
• Ability to work in unfavorable conditions, including all-weather conditions or cramped, dirty, or unpleasant spaces.
• Ability to work around cleaning chemicals and use required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of building care and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned work areas by organizing and supervising part-time employees using approved cleaning methods and techniques.
• Mentor, teach, train, and motivate part-time and student employees, modeling a positive work ethic and service attitude.
• Work alongside student crews during their shifts to address problems, answer questions, direct cleaning, and teach positive work habits.
• Maintain and update complete and accurate records as assigned.
• Communicate with building patrons and provide public relations for the buildings served.
• Inspect buildings daily to evaluate cleaning effectiveness and identify future needs.
• Contact building patrons as needed to assess customer satisfaction and help resolve concerns or problems.
• Improve job and leadership skills through personal development training and participation in departmental activities.
• Follow department and university policies and procedures, support managers’ directions, attend department functions and safety meetings, and demonstrate department, university, and church citizenship.
• Support events held in the area.
• Participate in snow removal as needed.

Benefits

• BYU retirement contribution of 8% at no cost to the employee; BYU adds an additional 4% if the employee contributes 5% (rehire eligibility may differ).
• Employee assistance program available to the employee and household members.
• Tuition benefits after two years.
• Access to athletic facilities.
• Access to the library.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents.
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many BYU events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED