Job no: 502415
Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Facilities

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH

Head of Custodial Section

Full-Time, Benefited Position

General Summary of Position: Incumbents of positions in this series plan, organize and supervise custodial operations for buildings at the University of Massachusetts; test, select and order custodial supplies and equipment; select, assign and supervise personnel engaged in custodial operations; and perform related work as required.

Oversee the preparation of facilities for activities and campus events; oversee and support assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensure assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes work standards and schedules (including vacation coverage, overtime, etc.); recruits, selects, trains and evaluates custodial personnel; makes periodic inspections of buildings to ensure proper care and safety protection; maintains necessary records/database(s) as required.
• Prepares materials specifications; orders cleaning equipment, materials and supplies; supervises testing of equipment and materials to ensure optimum efficiency, quality and economy; and discusses equipment and materials performance with vendors.
• Monitors custodial activity, custodial costs & inventory records. Prepares statistical reports for management review.
• Consults with University personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities to achieve site maintenance and setup objectives.
• Inspects facilities to ensure site is suitable for safe operations and is maintained in an acceptable and clean condition.
• Identifies necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment and initiates corrective action. Oversees the repair and maintenance of all custodial equipment, recommends purchase s and/or replacement of maintenance equipment and custodial supplies, as appropriate.
• Prepares written and computerized documents (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and monitoring workflow progress.
• Maintain records of time cards and overtime, submit as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in janitorial or building custodial work and (B) at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial operations.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to conduct performance tests on custodial supplies and equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, explain and apply policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing agency operations.
• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise and understandable manner.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as equipment operating manuals, product specifications, building layouts, etc.
• Ability to prepare general reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Proficient oral & communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB (List knowledge’s, skills, abilities):

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing agency operations.
• Knowledge of types and uses of agency forms.
• Proficiency in the use of office software systems.

Additional Considerations:

Department: Facilities Operations

No. of Positions-1

Internal/External-X

State Funded-X

Weekly Salary: $903.64

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm

Grade: 16

Union: AFT Maintainers

SUPERVISION RECEIVED (Name and title of person from whom incumbent receives direction):

Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from the Assistant Director of Facilities – Custodial/Grounds who will provide guidance on policy and procedures, assign work and review performance for effectiveness and conformance to policy and specifications.

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF:

Incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor) over 1-5 custodial personnel.

THEIR STAFF:

Indirect supervision (i.e., through an intermediate level supervisor) over 51 or more custodial personnel.

• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under varying climatic conditions may be required, as well as physical activity.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for INTERNAL applicants is September 25, 2019

The deadline for EXTERNAL applicants is October 4, 2019

Advertised: 16 Sep 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2019 Eastern Daylight Time