Custodial Superintendent

Job Summary

About the role

The incumbent coordinates and supervises housekeeping and custodial duties, maintains records of hours worked, performs administrative tasks, and ensures compliance with departmental contracts, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees and inspects buildings to evaluate job performance and enforce compliance with contracts, policies, and procedures (40%)
• Performs various administrative duties including maintaining personnel records, developing and monitoring the department's budget, preparing reports, managing supply orders, and controlling inventory (20%)
• Anticipates housekeeping and custodial needs to plan and coordinate daily work activities effectively, and develops programs and policies to create a safe and clean environment (15%)
• Provides training and instruction to housekeeping and custodial employees, manages work schedules, and records employee hours (15%)
• Cooperates with other departments, students, and the general public to solve problems, communicate information, and maintain good public relations (10%)

Requirements

Requires high school diploma. Valid Driver’s License. Minimum of 1 year of experience in housekeeping/custodial operations and the ability to train and supervise employees. Knowledge of safety practices, inventory control, budgeting, public relations, and record-keeping required. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform general managerial duties required. General PC knowledge is required. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Leadership includes direct supervision and evaluation of work as a first-line supervisor over non-exempt staff including hiring, terminating, disciplining, or functional guidance and/or project leadership over exempt staff engaged in activities regularly.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in housekeeping/custodial operations and the ability to train and supervise employees.

Education

Requires a high school diploma.

Additional Position Information

Regular schedule changes may be necessary—a minimum of forty hours of mandatory overtime per calendar year is required.

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort is required involving stooping and bending; the individual has limited discretion about walking, standing, etc. occasionally lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 lbs.). May involve occasional exposure to dust, fumes, or outside weather conditions, and/or frequent driving of a vehicle (50% or more of the time).

Working Conditions

Occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperatures and air conditions.

Shift

Available: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Initial training will be conducted on first shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). Regular shift may change based on departmental needs.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $18.21. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Learn more about benefits at The University of Akron: https://www.uakron.edu/hr/benefits/

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit an online application and attach your resume.

Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement: It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.