Assistant Manager Housekeeping - $500 Sign-On Bonus

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Title Assistant Manager Housekeeping - $500 Sign-On Bonus Posting Number S00763JP Department FM - Housekeeping Job Summary
$500 Sign-Bonus for those hired on or after June 15, 2021 and before August 16, 2021. ½ paid at first check and ½ paid after 90 days, of eligibility requirements are met.

This position reports to the Manager of Housekeeping and assists with the management of the housekeeping department operations. The Assistant Manager oversees shared supervision and oversight for managing performance and motivation for 50+ employees, including scheduling, performance reviews, and documentation when needed. Monitors building conditions and staff productivity, ensuring housekeeping staff are working safely, efficiently and following safety procedures to meet quality and service standards. This also includes assisting the Housekeeping Manager in developing, implementing, and overseeing a robust quality and training program for the Housekeeping Department. This position requires sound housekeeping technical knowledge, solid leadership skills, and the ability to ensure all functions and goals of the housekeeping operations are met. While primarily a leadership role, this person will need to fulfill the duties of housekeeper if/when needed. Education/Skills Requirements
High School diploma or GED minimum requirement. Associates degree desired in business management, hospitality, or facilities related field or equivalent work experience required. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects to completion and prioritize effectively. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to negotiate and mediate required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Outlook; willingness and initiative to work with technology (e.g. maintenance management software) and learn new software applications as necessary. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
A minimum of 2 years’ proven, successful, experience in the leadership and management of staff. Demonstrated proficiency in hiring, supervising, and staff development required. 2-3 years of experience with proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques and the appropriate procedures in an institutional setting required. Standard Work Days and Hours
This is a non-exempt, hourly position requiring the time commitment necessary to satisfactorily complete job requirements. Responsible for staff working on three shifts and weekends, the core hours of this position are Monday through Friday, 4:00am – 1:30pm or 7:30am – 4:00p, as well as some nights, weekends, and pager coverage. On-call 24/7, except during scheduled vacations. About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Hourly Background Check Package Requirements Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 07/16/2021 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. Supplemental Questions

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