Building Services Assistant Supervisor

Job Summary

We are in search of Assistant Supervisors to join our Building Services Supervisor team in University Housing Facilities! This is a supervisory role that leads and oversees the work of Facilities Technicians and Custodial staff ensuring facilities are properly maintained for residence hall, dining, and other housing locations. This role provides coverage for the supervisor as needed, responding to emergencies, modifying and executing adjusted work plans for the day, inspecting the cleanliness of resident, public, and staff-facing spaces, conducting performance reviews and follow up with full-time employees and addressing any concerns residents/customers have each day. This position ensures our ability to meet life/safety requirements, maintain appropriate customer service levels and has partial cleaning responsibilities that helps cover all the daily responsibilities of the unit workload.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas and remove waste and recyclables
• Maintains clean and clear walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Aids in the development, scheduling, inspection, and supervision of operational work plans and/or staff for an assigned unit
• Monitors and secures facility interior and exterior entrances, reports issues to appropriate entities
• Aids in planning and implementation of facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures
• Maintains organization of supply areas and equipment, documents inventory, and requests additional supplies as needed
• Documents and reports repairs, violations, and pest control needs

Required Qualifications

• Six months of previous experience in a custodial or maintenance field
• Drivers License – Valid and Meets UW Rist Management Standards (Preferred for 1st Shift, Required for 3rd Shift)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of previous continuous employment
• Six months of previous leadership or supervisory experience

Department

Housing Facilities is part of the Division of University Housing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Our team is responsible for the full spectrum of two distinct facilities operations, which include housekeeping, mechanical maintenance, infrastructure repairs and renewal, and long-term capital planning, for both undergraduate students and graduate students and their families living with us. As a student service organization, Housing Facilities advances the university’s mission by delivering safe, well-maintained living and learning environments. The Residence Halls, consisting of 30 buildings and 2 million square feet, houses approximately 8,000 undergraduate students during the academic year and welcomes more than 18,000 conference and program guests each summer. In addition to living spaces, our operations support a wide range of programs and functions, including classrooms, office spaces, dining and culinary operations, marketplace venues, meeting rooms, and event spaces.

Compensation

The starting hourly wage is $23.00 or higher based on qualifications with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Benefits information can be found at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/

Additional Information

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial criminal background check to be eligible for employment and then every four years thereafter. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.