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Custodial Supervisor

Job Overview

Loras College is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an educational and work environment that is inclusive, rich in diversity, and supportive of all students, faculty and staff. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supervising and performing the cleaning and maintenance of college building facilities, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Oversees and performs routine maintenance including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping of floors; dusting, washing walls, doors, and windows; and emptying trash. Maintains work areas and facility grounds. Performs minor preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Schedules, directs, and supervises custodial staff. Monitors supplies and orders as necessary. Reports major maintenance and repair needs. Assists service personnel as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Assumes responsibility for overseeing and performing assigned cleaning and maintenance functions.
  • Ensures that floors are appropriately vacuumed, swept, and mopped. Shampoos and spot cleans carpet. Removes gum.
  • Ensures that walls, tables, doors, light fixtures, vending machines, mirrors, and windows are cleaned and dusted.
  • Replaces light bulbs as required.
  • Ensures that toilets, urinals, showers, tile floors, and other fixtures are cleaned and disinfected.
  • Ensures that soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers are filled regularly as needed.
  • Ensures that trash containers are emptied as needed and waste receptacles are clean.
  • Ensures that outside areas are clean, well maintained, and that all litter is collected.
  • Sets up rooms/areas for meetings and activities as requested. Moves and arranges furniture.
• Effectively supervises custodial staff, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Provides leadership through appropriate scheduling, goal setting, delegation, and communication. Informs custodians of changes in policies and procedures. Discusses areas needing improvements.
  • Trains, directs, and coordinates custodians. Provides assistance and support as needed.
  • Reviews checklists to ensure that all cleaning assignments are effectively completed.
  • Conducts performance appraisals as required. Formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with College personnel, management, and service providers.
  • Assists College personnel and service providers as needed.
  • Keeps management informed of area activities, any significant problems, and maintenance concerns.
  • Attends and participates in meetings as required. Completes required paperwork.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining courteous, professional relations with clients and the general public.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following College procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Reliability - Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience: At least one year of related cleaning/custodial experience required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Other Requirements: Understanding of OSHA requirements and safety regulations. Knowledge of basic cleaning materials, techniques, and maintenance procedures. Basic understanding of plumbing procedures and HVAC maintenance. Attentive to detail. Able to follow directions and work well independently. Able to use basic cleaning chemicals and tools (including vacuums, carpet scrubbers, mops, brooms, snow blowers, small power tools, etc.) Ability to supervise and direct others. Skill in the use of a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works both inside and outside. Subject to weather.

The College has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the College reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the College may deem appropriate.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: http://loras.applicantpool.com to apply. Please upload: your letter of application and resume. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.