Manager of Custodial and Recycling

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Forest Grove, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge. This is a working supervisor position responsible for overseeing custodial programs on all campuses, and recycling waste and refuse on all campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Two or more years’ experience in Custodial Supervision.
• Bi-lingual. Ability to read, write and speak English and speak Spanish required.
• Spanish writing and reading ability preferred.
• Current knowledge of cleaning materials and best practices.
• Knowledge of county, state and federal recycling laws, regulations and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PC computers and software (word processing, database, and spreadsheets) required
• Bachelor's degree or other equivalent or managerial experience may be considered.
• Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Oregon State Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently
• Able to lift above head without assistance using proper lifting techniques.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish writing and reading ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines custodial staffing needs of Forest Grove and Hillsboro campuses, analyzes workloads, assigns work to employees and arranges and adjusts employee work schedules.
• Submitting minor repair work orders.
• Coordinates and directs campus recycling collection.
• Monitors Paycom and approves time off for all custodians.
• Inspects quality of work, buildings and condition of equipment.
• Manages system of sorting co-mingled recyclables and delivery of compostable and waste products to designated areas.
• Drives trucks and other vehicles as needed.
• Operates recycling equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and professional working environment in accordance with established University policies and procedures and in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Develops and manages the recycling program budget.
• Generates budgetary data, assesses projected program expenses and creates a line item budget.
• Submits annual written performance evaluations on all Custodial staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required by the Director of Facilities Management.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks, snowshoes, and bikes)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager