Custodial Services Manager

University of Idaho

Custodial Services Manager

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for overseeing and managing custodial operations on campus. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and overall maintenance of the university's facilities. The incumbent will lead a team of custodial staff, establish and enforce cleaning standards, manage supplies and equipment, and coordinate daily custodial operations. This position is vital to creating a positive and hygienic environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:

• Providing leadership and mentorship to the Custodial Services team
• Managing and maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies
• Assisting in budget planning and cost control for the department
• Maintaining open communication with building occupants and addressing any concerns or special requests promptly
• Providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities to custodial staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Five years performing custodial duties, including working with industrial cleaning chemicals and heavy-duty cleaning equipment.
• Two years performing supervisory duties.
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, spreadsheets and internet searches

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management or related field
• Experience in the hospitality, service or health care industries
• Experience training custodial and/or maintenance staff
• Experience managing a large custodial staff or related operations and services
• Experience developing operating policies and procedures
• Experience with current custodial techniques, standards and management practices
• Math, reading and analytical critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated positive attitude toward customer satisfaction and continuous quality service improvement

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to:
  • Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
  • Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
  • Carry, lift or otherwise moves items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Work in inclement weather conditions
  • Work on uneven and slick surfaces
  
  
  

Must be able to: Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts Carry, lift or otherwise moves items weighing up to 50 pounds Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Work in inclement weather conditions Work on uneven and slick surfaces


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP004291P

Posting Date: 02/12/2024

Closing Date: 3/31/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:
Applicants, please provide a resume and list of 3 references.

* When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.



Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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