Custodian Supervisor - Facilities Management Dallas

Texas Woman’s University•Dallas, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian Supervisor supervises and coordinates custodial workers and performs manual cleaning and building-care work. The position supports the objectives of Facilities Management and Construction through strong work ethic, support for department colleagues, and communication with leadership about potential issues. The supervisor applies accepted cleaning methods and materials to maintain apartments, lounges, offices, bathrooms, classrooms, and other facilities, while serving as a lead worker and developing an understanding of related organizational jobs. Work is performed under general supervision and evaluated based on completed assignments and results, in accordance with University policies and procedures. The position supervises Custodians I and II and reports to the Manager, Custodial Operations. It includes evaluating staff performance, establishing subordinate work standards, instructing new employees, inspecting completed work, and coordinating custodial operations. The supervisor may also prepare spaces for special events, report repair needs and property damage, assist movers, and perform other requested duties. The work takes place indoors and/or outdoors and may involve exposure to cold, heat, temperature changes, noise, mechanical and electrical conditions, fumes and odors, dust and mites, chemicals, toxic waste, and other hazardous environments. Protective equipment conforming to OSHA regulations may be required. Travel may be required. The position requires regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and participation in a weekly on-call rotation for evening and weekend schedules and problems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience in general custodial work.
Regular and reliable attendance during regularly scheduled workdays and hours.
Ability to work a weekly on-call rotation for evening and weekend schedules and problems.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in assigned work.
Ability to coordinate work, provide instruction or supervision, organize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on organizational policies and activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Effective oral, telephone, in-person, and written communication skills.
Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Ability to operate essential office equipment and cleaning equipment.
Ability to understand and follow general instructions.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
Ability to maintain simple records and make reports.
Ability to respond promptly to emergencies.
Ability to perform work safely and report unsafe conditions, practices, and near misses.
Ability to travel may be required.
Employment is contingent on providing documents proving identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Security-sensitive positions require background checks and verification of academic credentials.
Applicants subject to federal Selective Service registration requirements must meet those requirements for eligibility for employment with a Texas state government agency.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate custodial employees, including Custodians I and II.
Evaluate subordinate staff performance annually and establish job standards for staff.
Clean, sweep, and mop floors, hallways, and stairways.
Clean and dust furniture, windows, fixtures, and other features.
Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies.
Strip, wax, and polish floors; shampoo carpets; and clean first-floor exterior windows.
Operate vacuum cleaners, buffers, high-speed buffers, automatic scrub machines, and water vacuums.
Empty trash containers and clean trash rooms.
Change air-conditioning filters in dormitory buildings.
Collect recycled paper from buildings weekly.
Pick up, wash, dry, and deliver cleaning rags and mops used by staff.
Instruct new employees in the use of materials and equipment and in assigned-work procedures.
Inspect buildings to ensure assigned work meets accepted standards.
Set up for special events.
Report needed repairs and property damage.
Assist movers and perform other duties as requested.
Coordinate work with employees and provide direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely manner and maintain simple records and reports.
Follow information-security, privacy, safety, and reporting requirements.