Superintendent - Warehouse

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Superintendent performs supervisory work in the care and maintenance of an assigned area. In this role, the Superintendent oversees warehouse operations and materials distribution supporting University Student Housing facilities, and coordinates staff, inventory, purchasing, waste services, and logistics. The position ensures parts, materials, equipment, and supplies are available and distributed to support maintenance personnel, trades operations, residence halls, and work order completion. The Superintendent supervises warehouse technicians, sets daily priorities and assignments, coordinates schedules and workloads, and trains employees in warehouse procedures, materials handling, equipment operation, safety practices, and service expectations. The role also maintains accurate inventory records, coordinates inventory reviews and annual reporting, verifies purchasing and receiving transactions, and communicates inventory and purchasing needs to the Unit Manager and Facilities personnel. Additional duties include overseeing trash collection and disposal, universal waste handling, and disposition of surplus property and abandoned or lost-and-found items in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements. The Superintendent coordinates warehouse support for residence hall move-in and move-out, including dumpster scheduling and placement, and works with maintenance, custodial, trades, and other Facilities personnel to meet operational needs. The position reports concerns and resource needs to the Unit Manager and identifies opportunities to improve warehouse organization, distribution, inventory accuracy, and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and three years of experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination of education and/or related experience totaling seven years.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, organizing, and distributing parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
Coordinate timely availability and delivery of parts and materials for maintenance personnel, trades operations, and work order completion.
Oversee purchasing requests, receiving documentation, and invoice processing for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with departmental procedures.
Coordinate deliveries and distribution of furnishings, equipment, and special materials to residence halls and other departmental locations.
Directly supervise assigned warehouse technicians by setting daily priorities, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring completion of operational activities.
Coordinate employee schedules, workloads, and assignments to meet warehouse, delivery, and waste collection service requirements.
Train and assist employees in warehouse procedures, materials handling, equipment operation, safety practices, and service expectations.
Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and support personnel management activities in coordination with the Unit Manager.
Maintain inventory records and monitor stock levels to support procurement and materials availability.
Coordinate inventory reviews every 90 days and prepare annual inventory records for year-end reporting and departmental accountability.
Verify purchasing, receiving, and inventory transactions, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records in departmental inventory systems.
Communicate inventory needs, purchasing concerns, and materials availability to the Unit Manager and appropriate Facilities personnel.
Supervise daily trash collection and disposal services for residence halls according to departmental schedules and procedures.
Oversee collection, labeling, storage, and coordinated disposal of universal waste in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
Coordinate disposition of surplus property, abandoned items, and lost-and-found materials under university and departmental guidelines.
Monitor warehouse and waste collection activities for safe practices, proper materials handling, and compliance with operational procedures.
Coordinate warehouse and logistical support for residence hall move-in and move-out, including dumpster scheduling and placement.
Collaborate with maintenance, custodial, trades, and other Facilities personnel to schedule deliveries and ensure materials and equipment are available.
Communicate logistical requirements, service concerns, and resource needs to the Unit Manager.
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse organization, materials distribution, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.