Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 56911
Department
Facilities Maintenance/Housing
ResponsibilitiesThis position supervises Custodial Staff. Responsible for service delivery within assigned building(s).
• Supervises Custodial Staff. Provides training and instruction. Sets goals and objectives and determines workloads. Plans and establishes methods and frequency for cleaning. Communicates with the supervisory chain of command regarding daily operations and personnel related matters. Prepares forms and investigates incidents of on the job accidents/injuries of employees. Maintains accurate and up to date daily attendance and leave records.
• Conducts general inspections of buildings for overall cleanliness and sanitation. Identifies deficiencies in cleaning and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that corrective measures have been taken to bring cleaning up to established standards. Identifies and reports carpet cleaning or other maintenance needs as needed. Initiates work orders as necessary.
• Coordinates and schedules all special custodial projects within assigned building(s). Serves as liaison between custodial staff and other staff and Residential Student Experience Life Staff. Works closely and communicates with building occupants to ensure that custodial work does not disrupt operations. Provides quality customer service and promotes a positive working relationship between custodial staff and customers. Assists pest control services/walk thru to address pest issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of custodial supplies and equipment. Issues supplies and equipment and ensures proper use. Inspects equipment and ensures proper maintenance and daily cleaning of carts, vacuums, floor machines, etc.
• Initiates work orders for carpet cleaning, maintenance, repairs, pest control, and other services that cannot be performed by custodial staff. Operates University owned vehicles as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
A high school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the duties of this position; or a combination or post-high school education and experience equal to two years in the same.
(Note: Technical or vocational degree in appropriate building trade area may substitute for experience at an equivalent rate.)
Ability to meet the physical demands of this position including standing for long periods, kneeling, bending, stooping, descending stairs, and lifting/moving up to 30 lbs.
A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
- Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking based upon in-depth data, substantiating information, considering and respecting others' input personal values, and ethics.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively train and direct the work of others.
- Ability to adhere to ethical business practices and promote ethical behavior.
- Ability to make purchasing decisions based on independent research and judgment.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.
- Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Knowledge of the practices and procedures of custodial work.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
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