Custodial Superintendent

University of Akron•Akron, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Superintendent coordinates and supervises the performance of housekeeping and custodial duties while maintaining records of hours worked by employees. This role performs various administrative duties and ensures compliance with departmental contracts, policies, and procedures. The position involves direct supervision and evaluation of work as a first-line supervisor over non-exempt staff, including hiring, terminating, disciplining, or providing functional guidance and/or project leadership over exempt staff engaged in relevant activities.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma.
Valid Driver’s License.
Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in housekeeping/custodial operations.
Ability to train and supervise employees.
Knowledge of relevant safety practices, inventory control, budgeting, public relations, and record-keeping required.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform general managerial duties required.
General PC knowledge is required.
Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Regular schedule changes may be necessary—a minimum of forty hours of mandatory overtime per calendar year is required.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees and inspects buildings to evaluate employee job performance and enforce compliance with contracts, policies, and procedures.
Performs various administrative duties including maintaining personnel records, developing and monitoring the department's budget, preparing reports, managing supply orders, and controlling inventory.
Anticipates the housekeeping and custodial needs of the University to plan and coordinate daily work activities effectively.
Develops programs and policies to create a safe and clean environment for the campus community.
Provides training and instruction to housekeeping and custodial employees while managing employee work schedules and recording employee hours.
Cooperates with other departments, students, and the general public to solve problems, communicate information, and maintain good public relations.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
short and long-term disability
life insurance
paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
tuition remission
Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
state retirement systems
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))