Senior Custodial Supervisor

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 300 staff employees, 300-400 student employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft. Currently, Student Housing houses 51% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.

Requirements

Basic computer application skills.
Working knowledge of and ability for decision making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis, and quality control analysis.
Working knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services.
Organizational skills, and independence in completing detailed tasks.
Working knowledge and skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel.
Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team as well as participate as a team player.
Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and time management.
Skill in hiring selection, promotion and decisions concerning corrective actions.
Working knowledge of custodial equipment and chemicals, institutional furnishings, floor coverings, and window treatments.
Leadership and communication skills.
Ability to maintain diplomacy in difficult situations and maintain confidentiality.
Experience supervising and evaluating custodial staff.
Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing for the purpose of instructions and record keeping.
Must be able to climb stairs.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in purchasing, inventory control, and reporting damages.
Ability to speak/translate Spanish.
Knowledge to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of floor, carpet, drapery and upholstery care and maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the direction and coordination of custodial operations.
May perform custodial duties part of the time.
Instructs direct reports to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies.
Coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule and coordinate rapid and complex turnovers.