Custodial Services Supervisor

University of North Texas · Denton, TX · 6 days ago

On-siteOTHR$52k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Texas serves over 6,400 students in 14 residence halls. The department is organized into Residence Life, Systems and Services, and Facilities and Business Operations. UNT Housing promotes safe and all-embracing living environments, fosters student connections and campus engagement, and provides unique learning opportunities.

This essential position provides direct supervision of the day-to-day operations of custodial staff within the residence halls, residential dining areas, and assigned auxiliary buildings. Supervisory responsibilities include approving leave, managing time and attendance, providing training, instruction, and coaching, applying progressive discipline in accordance with university, system, state, and federal guidelines, managing work teams to achieve cleaning goals, resolving interpersonal conflicts, inspecting facilities and equipment, assisting in hiring and training, and participating in departmental activities as directed.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of day-to-day custodial operations in residence halls, residential dining areas, and assigned auxiliary buildings.
Approve leave and manage time and attendance for custodial staff.
Provide training, instruction, and coaching to subordinate staff.
Apply progressive discipline as needed, in accordance with university, system, state, and federal guidelines.
Coordinate custodial work schedules including daily coverage of buildings/tasks, overtime work, and special or emergency projects.
Manage work teams of custodians to achieve cleaning goals, including managing interpersonal conflicts and resolving disputes.
Ensure equipment is functional, properly maintained, stored, and properly used for custodial tasks.
Regularly inspect assigned facilities to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
Participate in custodial hiring processes, including evaluation of applications, interviews, and candidate selection.
Participate in activities and functions as directed by department leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and five years of experience in a related maintenance/repair field. Substitution of education for experience allowed.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure; may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having access to such infrastructure.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, tools, materials, and supplies used in cleaning, maintaining, repairing, and servicing equipment.
Thorough knowledge of the operating principles of related mechanical assemblies.
Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
Skill in locating and adjusting defects in equipment.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Physical requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.

Environmental hazards

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM; occasional evenings and weekends.

Pay

Annual salary: $51,744.00 (FTE 1.0).

Additional information

Security-sensitive position.
Driving university vehicle required.
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application.