Custodial Manager - Facilities Management & Planning

Job Description or Duties: 

Under the direction of Director of Facilities Management and Planning, the Custodial Manager is responsible for the cleanliness, appearance and working environment of over 2.0 million square feet of academic buildings and residence halls. This position provides direct supervision of three staff and indirect supervision of over 50 staff, which includes hiring, training, evaluation and retention issues.

Providing leadership to subordinate supervisors in planning, establishing, and maintaining the highest achievable custodial programs commensurate with the resources made available. Regularly provides resources for the intra-campus movement of inventory, and support before, during and after all special events. Manages resources, sets expectations for service, and exerts quality control over Custodial Services to ensure responsiveness to campus needs; conducts periodic building inspections to ensure that standards are being maintained. Operate within authorized budget; evaluate fiscal needs, establishing priority spending, creating effective cost controls; generally, manage fiscal resources in a prudent manner. Develops programs necessary for the improvement of the operation of Facilities Operations, including standards and personnel training programs. Coordinates training and quality assurance needs with others in Facilities Management and Planning. Responsible for the timely treatment and elimination of various pests from campus buildings. Responsible for hiring, training, retaining staff, motivating subordinates; delegation of duties; effective use of human resources, EEO and AA. Supervise custodial leaders and manage custodial resources. Provide annual evaluations of staff. Screen, interview and select applicants for regular, temporary and student positions. Evaluates performance of custodial personnel; prepares and submits disciplinary action and incident reports. Ensure employees are following safe work procedures. Special programs/projects and other duties as assigned. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and experience working closely with contractors, vendors, suppliers. Establishes audit procedures to judge and adjust the systematic and uniform performance of all custodial assigned tasks, test and implement new cleaning techniques including green cleaning procedures. Responsible for the planning, coordinating, and scheduling of daily custodial operations and special custodial projects as it impacts campus operations.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma; Minimum four years previous experience in facility operations and maintenance; Minimum two years previous supervisory experience; Valid driver’s license; Strong human relations abilities; Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Must have general hands on knowledge of both routine nightly and daytime facility cleaning and related services.

Preferred Qualifications:             

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Experience in custodial maintenance; University or college supervisory experience; Membership and/or training from APPA, IEHA, ISSA, BOMA or similar facilities professional association.

HOW TO APPLY: To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials before review date October 12, 2020. For more information and to apply visit UNK Employment Opportunities. For more information about the position contact: Lee McQueen at 308-865-1700 .  For more information about the online application process contact: 308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate.  Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive.  The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. Benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care.  The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees.  Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.

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