Custodian Supervisor

Job Description

About this Opportunity

As manager of custodial services at Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) on San Juan Island you will manage and supervise cleaning and custodial work performed in all buildingson campus (housingunits marine science laboratories administrative offices and commonusespaces) being ultimately responsiblefor ensuring that custodial standards are met. Also performs cleaning and custodial work for a substantial portionof the time.

Custodian Supervisor 1 (NE S WFSE Cust Supv)

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign custodial work 20%
  • Inspect buildings to determinecleaning needs and job assignments;
  • Set scheduled weekly hours for salaried and intermittent hours for non-salaried custodial employees;
  • Determine seasonal and weekly staffing needs for cleaning buildings;
  • Identifyteam workloadsand availabilityand assign work accordingly;
  • Monitor ever-changing visitor reservations createweekly cleaning schedules to ensure spaces are prepared for visitor arrivals and adjust to last-minute reservation changes;and
  • Plan and oversee performance of seasonal and special cleaning projectsas needed.
• Recruit hire oversee train support and manage performance of approximately 5 custodial staff 20%
  • With delegated authorityand in coordination with HR and administrative staffreview job candidates conductinterviewsand recommend selectionof prospective hires into custodial positions;
  • Review writeand maintaincurrentcustodial proceduresand conduct stafftrainingin them;
  • Reviewand approve bimonthly time and absence entriesof direct reports;and
  • Conductannual performance evaluations maintaina record of job performance and identifyand recommend improvement and disciplinary actionsas neededfor custodial employees.
• Monitor reporton and take actions as needed on inventory and conditions - 10%
  • Evaluate inventory and maintainstocksof cleaning suppliesand common consumables e.g. paper towels toilet paper soap;
  • Track spendingwithin a defined budget and recommend purchasing needs to fiscal staff for budgeting;
  • Monitor cleaning equipment to ensure it is maintainedin proper working order;
  • Monitor and report on conditionof furniture equipment and supplies e.g. largeand small kitchen appliances dishes utensils mattresses and bedding linensand towels;
  • Identifyand report on building securityand maintenance issues and potential safety hazards and correct minor issues;and
  • Prepare reports on building inventories.
• Oversee safety and securityrelated to custodial work 5%
  • Assign building keys to custodial staff and maintainkey security;
  • Stay current on applicable safety resources and information;
  • Conduct safety meetingsand trainingsfor custodial staff;
  • Communicate and enforce safety rules and regulations;
  • Investigate accidents and promptly fillout accident reports;and
  • Maintain compliance with applicable policies and procedures and nformsupervisor of any potential gaps in applicable policies or procedures.
• Perform a variety of basic custodial duties 40%
  • Clean interior spaces throughout campusincluding self-contained cottages and apartments with kitchens and bathrooms; dormitoryrooms; shared washrooms bathrooms and other common spaces; classrooms; laboratory buildings; and administrative offices;
  • Wash interior andeasily accessible exterior windows;
  • Empty trash and recycling cans in campus collection stations;
  • Check and restock supplies e.g. paper towels toilet paper soap; and
  • Move furniture and equipment on an incidental basis.
• Otherduties as requiredand assigned 5%
  • Attend meetings and trainingsas required;and
  • Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience as a Custodian Lead or Hospital Custodian Lead.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

Union/Bargaining Unit:

About the UW

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Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.