Custodial Supervisor @ University of Portland

Job Description

The Custodial Supervisor, under the direction of the Services Manager, supervises the work activities of assigned shift custodians. The Custodial Supervisor assigns custodial tasks, inspects work, and solves routine issues. This position is also responsible for providing custodial services.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise custodial staff, including hiring processes, setting of expectations, training and professional development, performance management and evaluations, and disciplinary processes including termination of employment.

• Provide on-site supervision across multiple buildings, carrying materials and supplies as needed using campus carts or street vehicles.

• Coordinate and manage shift schedules of custodians.

• Assign workers to fill temporary or permanent vacancies.

• Monitor employee attendance and evaluate work performance of custodial staff, ensuring quality and scheduling standards are met.

• Conduct inspections of various areas such as public areas, elevators, stairs, study lounges, computer labs, janitor rooms, breakrooms, storage rooms, restrooms, showers, kitchens, and laundry areas to ensure proper cleaning, maintenance, security, and safety measures have been carried out.

• Note deficiencies such as the need for repair of equipment or recleaning of rooms and take corrective action by instructing custodians or notifying the proper authorities.

• Keep records of work activities and submit oral and written reports.

• Approve or recommend approval for any requests for leaves of absence by custodial staff.

• Inspect workstations and oversee requisition and distribution of supplies and equipment as needed.

• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment.

• Support Services Manager with administrative and operational tasks and assignments.

Essential Skills

• Experience in cleaning, mopping, and sweeping.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships and exercise initiative and good judgment in organizing work and solving routine problems.

• Knowledge of all custodial methods, materials, and equipment used in the work.

• Ability to provide direct feedback to staff and take corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures related to institutional settings and cleaning supplies, or ability to be trained in such areas.

• Superior attention to detail.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and others.

• Ability to speak, read, understand, and carry out labels, directions, and work orders in English at a level of proficiency required by the duties of this position.

• Excellent common sense and ability to use good judgment to carry out written or oral instructions, generally in a sequence or with scheduled work activities occurring on a regular basis.

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, ride-on vacuums, carpet extractors, and other cleaning equipment as necessary.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to do minor vacuum and equipment repair is preferred but not required.

• Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

Why Work Here?

Upon direct hire: Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. Benefits are subject to all relevant policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.

Work Environment

This position involves providing on-site supervision across multiple buildings, requiring the use of campus carts or street vehicles to carry materials and supplies. The Supervisor will work in various areas such as public spaces, elevators, stairs, study lounges, computer labs, janitor rooms, breakrooms, storage rooms, restrooms, showers, kitchens, and laundry areas. The work environment requires attention to detail, adherence to safety and maintenance protocols, and effective communication with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.