Building Services Supervisor

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0600917

Position Title:

Building Services Supervisor

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Type:

Full-Time

Staff Term:

12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

40 Hours / Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Building Services

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Provide supervision of custodial and furniture movement services to the College community. Train staff and coordinate daily schedules and activities. Evaluate staff performance. Assist the Manager with hiring and disciplinary actions. Evaluate and make recommendations about service improvements. Complete administrative and operational reports as needed.

1. Custodial services and furniture movement. Schedule staff and activities. Train staff and evaluate
performance. Conduct regular inspections. Assist the Manager with hiring and disciplinary actions. Assist Building Service Workers with assignments as needed.

2. Assist with College functions and events. Ensure that the facilities for functions and events are
appropriately cleaned. Work overtime as necessary and have flexibility in shift hours.

3. Maintain security and safety guidelines. See that security of assigned areas is maintained and that safety rules and regulations are carried out. Respond to reports of defective or unsafe conditions.

4. Administrative responsibilities. Evaluate, provide recommendations and implement approved changes to continuously improve departmental productivity and service. Complete administrative and operational reports as needed.

5. Attend training seminars and meetings as agreed upon with the Manager. Operate college vehicles in a safe and reasonable manner.

6. Ensure the employees have a safe work environment and are knowledgeable and properly trained in the use of all equipment used but the department.

7. Respond to all requests and complaints in a professional, courteous and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of experience in custodial and customer service required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
Ability to work overtime as necessary, be on call for emergencies and have flexibility in shift hours.
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate well, with strong written and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload with minimal supervision to meet required deadlines.
Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and function as a member of a team.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and operate bulky and heavy equipment.
Physically capable of lifting 40-50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Basic computer and software skills and the ability to learn/implement such knowledge in the completion of duties.
Experience in working in a college setting or in an educational field.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and operate bulky and heavy equipment.
Physically capable of lifting 40-50 lbs.

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy
commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700
undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23%
of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international
citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the
basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic
information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich
an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the
College actively encourages applications from women and members of
underrepresented groups.

Posting Date:

08/08/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax

508-286-8213

Special Instructions to Candidates:

To prevent the infection and spread of COVID -19 and as an integral part of our public health and safety measures, Wheaton College requires that all successful applicants hired provide proof of full vaccination and one booster for COVID -19 at the time of employment, unless an exemption from this policy is requested and approved. Applicants believing that they need an accommodation of this policy because of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief should inform the Office of Human Resources after an offer of employment is extended.

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1. Cover Letter
2. Resume