University of Tennessee-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Knoxville, TN
Educational Services

The Building Services Foreman serves as an on-duty supervisor within the Building Services unit and is responsible for supervising up to 30 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring that adequate supplies are in inventory, that equipment is in working order, for overseeing building cleanliness according to APPA standards, scheduling employee coverage, and scheduling project work. In addition, the foreman must submit daily reports of time spent by each employee in each area, communicate with customers, and initiate tiny trash and total cleaning sustainability goals. FML reports, injury reports, vehicle accident reports, as well as annual training fall under the foreman's responsibility.

  • Lead work teams
  • Conduct daily building inspections to assess cleanliness
  • Make job assignments and assign work projects to employees
  • Evaluate employee performance
  • Train new employees as well as re-train existing employees as needed
  • Be willing and have the ability to teach formal training classes
  • Report and correct any unsafe working conditions according to OSHA and University standards
  • Serve as the point of contact for customers on frequencies, set-ups, charges, recycling, tiny trash, and total cleaning sustainability
  • Perform general office work including daily work reports, time entry, and record keeping
  • Responsible for filling out FML reports, injury reports, and vehicle accident reports
  • Create schedules to ensure personnel coverage requirements are met as well as schedule shift meetings
  • Perform daily public relations with UT employees, students, and visitors
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Five years of custodial experience with one year of supervisory experience
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs. assisted, 40 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to operate power equipment: scrubbers, buffers, extractors, etc.
  • Ability to accurately evaluate building cleanliness, efficient personnel use, and employee performance
  • Ability to direct and lead employees
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Successful completion of the Cleaning Certification Program within 1 year of hire date
  • Willingness to participate in the FS Facilitating Successful Leaders program
  • Up to a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Other relevant licenses/certifications
  • Five years of supervisory experience in a custodial role
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