Building Services Supervisor

Job Summary:

University Housing is in search of multiple Building Services Supervisors to join our Building Services team! This is a supervisory role that leads and oversees the work of Facilities Technicians and Custodial staff ensuring facilities are properly maintained for residence hall, apartments, and/or dining locations.
Qualified candidates possess previous custodial experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. University Housing Facilities is a people first employer that supports a work/life balance. This position includes a generous benefits package --including state employee insurances and retirement, paid vacation, personal holiday, and sick leave!

Responsibilities:
Identifies work unit resources needs, supervises and develops effective custodial teams and/or coordinates project work to ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of institutional property.

• 15% Identifies work unit resource needs, manages workflow components, schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects by internal and external entities.
• 10% Implements the use of and provides training for new supplies/equipment to ensure adequate utilization.
• 45% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• 25% Develops, implements, and schedules operational work plans of staff for one or multiple projects or work units.
• 5% Identifies, develops and implements facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures to align with institutional safety rules and regulations.

Tasks:

• Communicates in English via radio, written instruction, and in person with staff and supervisors.
• Communicates with residents and guests to address needs and service requests
• Ensures completion of work in occupied and vacant housing spaces
• Coordinates and collaborates with vendors, outside contractors and physical plant staff
• Creates, leads, and participates in a collaborative team environment modeling the Division of Housing's Core Values
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Incorporates and effectively uses technology to complete work
• Ensures proper inventory of supplies
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment
• Provides after hours, weekend, and holiday coverage as operationally needed and/or as part of assigned schedule rotation
• Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency
• Supervises and leads the work of career and student staff
• Provide management coverage for operations in absence of other supervisors.
• Trains and ensures compliance to prescribed cleaning standards.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of after-hours and weekend snow removal as needed.
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a direct supervisor of employees
- At least 6 months of custodial experience in institutional, hospitality, retail, events or related settings
Preferred
- Ability to demonstrate a proficiency in basic computer skills (Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.)

License/Certification:

Preferred
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting annual salary is $55,000 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

Additional Information:

Primary schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts between 7:00am and 5:00pm with rotating weekend coverage. Schedule will be determined upon hire.
A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s).
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at [email protected]  or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume within the online application system.
Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials. Applications for this position may be considered for other vacancies in this title within University Housing, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact:

Kelly Markor
[email protected]
608-262-2766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Custodial Services Supervisor(FP018)

Department(s):

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/OPERATIONS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

293048-AS

 
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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