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Facilities Supervisor
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What they do
A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.
$113,052 / year median in Maryland
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Custodial Supervisor Job Description Essential Job Functions:
Maintain close contact with the Manager of Custodial Services to discuss the custodial needs for his or her assigned facilitiesConduct frequent physical inspections of the facilities to ensure that all services are provided as directedParticipate in the quality assurance program, as implemented by the Manager of Custodial OperationsOversee and ensure the proper use and care of equipment and suppliesAssist in the development of guidelines for standards in custodial and other programmed activitiesAssist in the coordination and performance of departmental responsibilities relating to special events and daily function setups.Supervise the bargaining unit custodial staff in his or her assigned buildings.
Assist with personnel management, including interviewing prospective staff, disciplining and coaching employees, and upholding contractual and university personnel guidelines.
Compute and document weekly employee work hours and monitor and track employee attendance.
Provide training to employees one-on-one and in group settingsFoster a working environment of inclusiveness and respect and promote good employee morale
Scope of Responsibility:
The supervisor's responsibilities include fostering a cooperative relationship between Facilities and Real Estate and the university departments being provided custodial services, maintaining a high level of service quality, and supervising the staff engaged in these activities. The custodial supervisor is a frontline supervisor with bottom-line responsibility for achieving excellent results in both routine and project work by holding custodial staff accountable for performance and pursuing the objectives of the custodial department. The supervisor is responsible for the performance of their assigned staff and the quality of the services provided in their assigned buildings.Decision Making:
The custodial supervisor acts in accordance with the Manager of Custodial Services but must have problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions independently. Decisions pertaining to the authorization of overtime, response to emergency situations, application of the progressive discipline system, and responding to customer needs are several of the types of decisions the supervisor must routinely make. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.Two years experience in facilities operations or custodial services is required.
Valid driver's license with good driving record required. ExperiencePrior supervisory experience in a service business preferredCustodial experience preferredAssociate or Bachelor's degree preferred