Housekeeping Superintendant

Sweet Briar College•Sweet Briar, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sweet Briar College is seeking a Housekeeping Superintendent to independently direct Housekeeping staff in all phases of the cleaning process. This role requires regular hours with on-call and some weekend work. The primary objective is to provide excellent customer service and create a comfortable living, studying, and working environment. The Housekeeping Superintendent will oversee the Physical Plant Housekeeping Staff, ensuring the most efficient use of resources to achieve the highest possible cleaning levels. Responsibilities include inspecting work, instructing and training employees, participating in equipment and supply selection, maintaining inventory, approving orders, and ensuring adherence to college rules, Physical Plant guidelines, and safety regulations. The role also involves supervising and coordinating event setups and campus moves, completing work orders, overseeing trash and recycling removal, and collaborating with various departments to prepare buildings for student arrivals, summer camps, and alumni events. Hiring staff, scheduling shifts, and arranging for replacements are also key duties, along with motivating team members and resolving job-related issues. All college-required training courses must be completed.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising a staff of at least 10 people.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must have basic knowledge/ ability to learn computer operation for use on our Work Order system.
Basic budgeting skills and the ability to keep cleaning supplies and equipment stocked according to a budget.
Experience in navigating multiply sources and vendors, as well as good negotiation skills.
Ability to communicate via email.

Nice To Haves

Experience in College or Educations setting as supervisor.
Training in proper mold/mildew removal.
Basic understanding/Experience in floor care machines and equipment.
Proven housekeeping or hospitality experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the most efficient use of Physical Plant housekeeping staff to achieve the highest possible cleaning levels.
Inspect work of personnel assigned and direct corrective measures to secure satisfactory performance.
Instruct and help train employees in effectively use materials and equipment.
Participate in the selection of equipment, and supplies.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and approve all orders.
Assure the rules and regulations of the college, guidelines of the Physical Plant and all safety regulations are known and observed by housekeeping staff.
Supervise and co coordinate the set ups for events and any moves on campus.
Complete and close out work orders.
Oversees the removal of trash and recycling from buildings to designated areas.
Work with Student Life, Summer Programs and Alumni to insure that residence halls, academic and administrative buildings are ready for student arrivals, summer camps and Alumni.
Hire staff when required.
Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence.
Motivate team members and resolve any issues that occur on the job.
Complete all college required training courses.