Custodian Supervisor - Facilities Management

Texas Woman’s University•Denton, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Duties include the supervision and coordination of workers engaged in custodial operations. Support the objectives of the Facilities Management and Construction department by being an example of work ethic. Support others within the department and communicate with leadership of possible issues. Performs manual work involving the cleaning and care of buildings and facilities. Individuals in this position are expected to know and follow accepted custodial procedures associated with the job, to develop some understanding of other related jobs in the organization, and to act as a lead worker in a group of custodians. Responsibilities include the application of accepted cleaning methods and materials in the custodial maintenance of apartments, lounges, offices, bathrooms, classrooms and other areas requiring continuous physical activity. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three years’ experience in general custodial work is required.
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in assigned work.
Ability to work a weekly on-call rotation for evening and weekend schedules and problems.
Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, by phone, in person and in writing.
Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Ability to operate essential office equipment that is necessary to perform the functions of this job.
Ability to understand and follow general instructions.
Ability to operate and use cleaning equipment.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time.
Ability to maintain simple records and make reports.
Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluating the performance of the staff under them annually.
Cleans, sweeps and mops floors, hallways, and stairways.
Cleans and dusts furniture, windows, fixtures and other features.
Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms and replenishes supplies.
Strips, waxes, and polishes floors.
Operates vacuum cleaners and buffers.
Empties trash containers and cleans trash rooms.
Shampoos carpets.
Cleans outside windows on first floors.
Changes A/C filters in dormitory buildings.
Picks up recycled paper in buildings weekly.
Picks up, washes, dries and delivers all cleaning rags and mops used by staff.
Uses hi-speed buffer, automatic scrub machine, vacuum cleaner and water vacuum.
Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge.
Instructs new employees on the use of materials, equipment, and the procedures for assigned work.
Inspect buildings for the completion of assigned work to accepted standards.
Sets up for special events.
Reports needed repairs and property damage.
Assists movers.
Performs other duties as requested.