Custodial Services Assistant Supervisor (Multiple Openings) - Facilities Planning & Management - 21694
INTRODUCTION:
The Facilities Planning & Management Department in the Division of Finance and Administrative Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks Custodial Services Assistant Supervisors (FP016) for two openings.
JOB DUTIES:
The Custodial Services Assistant Supervisor works under the direction of the Custodial Services Program Manager and assists in the development, scheduling, oversight, training, administration and supervision of operational work plans and custodial staff for Facilities Planning & Management. This position guides the work of a team of custodians, lead workers, University Staff Temporary Employees (USTE's) and student workers to ensure cleanliness, orderliness and safety in academic and support buildings and assists with planning and implementation of facility emergency response policies and procedures. This position will order and maintain building supplies and provide preventative and corrective custodial equipment care. This position is listed as a level 1 for risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Based upon operational need for additional custodial coverage at University events, occasional overtime may be required and changes to the schedule may occur, this may include evenings and weekends.
These are first-shift positions with the normal working hours of Monday-Friday 5:00 am-1:00 pm.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma
- Prior experience performing custodial activities, housekeeping or facilities maintenance in a professional setting
- Ability to attain UW System driver authorization within first week of employment Driver Authorization
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate to staff in English and Spanish
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to have and maintain a valid Driver's License meeting the criteria for operating a university vehicle
- Ability to perform a variety of daily, periodic and seasonal duties that require bending, standing for long periods, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances
- Knowledge of custodial practices including cleaning chemicals, their effectiveness and their safe use
- Knowledge of custodial equipment, including their capabilities, repair and maintenance needs, and their safe use
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety standards/precautions pertaining to custodial operations and the ability to read and follow recommendations
- Knowledge of standard business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite), and the ability to learn and comprehend software programs
- Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Ability to work overtime hours for snow removal or other special events as needed
- Ability to grasp, lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Assist in development, scheduling, oversight, training, administration, and supervision of operational work plans and custodial staff
A 1. Serve as role model for the unit and ensure delivery of exemplary customer service when dealing with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
A 2. Provide training and support for custodians, lead workers, USTE and student workers
A 3. Assign job tasks, coordinate work schedules, and inspect the work of custodians, USTE and student workers to meet operational goals and guidelines.
A 4. Evaluate custodial practices and procedures to monitor and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the staff and make recommendations to the Custodial Services Program Manager.
A 5. Assist in developing unit standards, evaluating operational efficiency, and recommending improvements and changes to the Custodial Services Program Manager.
A 6. Assist in recruiting and interviewing full time, USTE and student applicants
A 7. Approve and maintain time records of staff including vacation and leave use
A 8. Enter and approve time sheet entries.
A 9. Enforce University and department policies.
A 10. Manage, assign, schedule and complete work requests through the Department's work order management system (CMMS)
A 11. Evaluate unit equipment needs; help maintain life cycle replacement program and make recommendations for equipment replacement.
A 12. Perform regular inspections of buildings and evaluate performance of custodial staff. Coach employees in the continuous improvement of their performance and prepare formal performance evaluations per University guidelines.
A 13. Communicate regularly and thoroughly with direct reports, Custodial Services Program Manager, Facilities leadership, other unit Managers, and custodial staff.
A14. Assists with planning and implementation of facility emergency and hazardous responds policies and procedures
B. Maintain custodial equipment, order supplies and maintain inventory, and perform routine laundry duties
B 1. Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on custodial equipment.
B 2. Order and maintain shop supplies and repair parts as needed. Determine repair cost effectiveness on equipment and source needed parts from vendors or from University Stores, if available.
B 3. Order cleaning supplies and paper products from University Stores and maintain adequate inventory levels.
B 4. Collect laundry from buildings. Wash and dry laundry per guidelines and deliver clean laundry back to buildings.
C. Perform custodial work
C 1. Perform routine custodial work (including but not limited to dusting, restroom cleaning, vacuuming and floor care, waste and recycling removal) in assigned areas as directed.
C 2. Plan and coordinate custodial activities, special work projects and events to be performed around building occupancy to minimize disruption.
C 3. Participate in scheduled and/or emergency overtime work in various campus buildings.
C 4. Hand shovel, scrape, and apply snow and ice melting chemicals to ramps, stairs
and sidewalks.
D. Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned
D 1. Respond to trouble calls of both a custodial and maintenance nature in buildings during and after normal business hours.
D 2. Troubleshoot, escalate and document issues according to established policies and procedures.
D 3. Assist with moving and hauling furniture and equipment.
D 4. Move, set up and tear down tables and chairs for various campus events.
D 6. Other duties as assigned.
**This description attempts to indicate the kinds and types of responsibilities given to this position and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and monitor the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting hourly wage within a range of $21/hr - $23/hr.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by April 1, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu.
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Stephanie Lederman
Administrative Assistant II
262-472-1320
ledermas@uww.edu
HOW TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
This Job ID is 21694.
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