Building and Grounds Manager

Miami University (Ohio); Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University (Ohio) in Oxford, OH is seeking a Building and Grounds Manager to supervise custodial operations across university facilities and lead a team of staff responsible for maintaining clean, safe environments.

The role emphasizes administrative tasks, scheduling, policy development, and ensuring compliance with university standards. A related Associate's Degree and three years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in a related field and three years of experience in large-scale custodial services.
• Knowledge of custodial procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee unit activities; establishes policies and procedures; sets goals and priorities; ensures the smooth flow of operations; enforces rules and regulations.
• Supervises staff; recommends hiring; makes recommendations on discipline and termination; establishes schedule and assigns tasks; monitors and evaluates performance.
• Monitors and reviews completed tasks; ensures that any necessary changes or corrections are made.
• Develops forecasts on materials, supplies, and equipment needs; places orders for materials and supplies.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks including completing paperwork and maintaining records, and resolving complaints.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Custodial procedures

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Job description

Building and Grounds Manager

Job Title

Building and Grounds Manager

Department

Residence Hall Custodial

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

22.8

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

Yes

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of administrative tasks related to overseeingthe custodial operations in University buildings and facilities.Direct supervision of classified staff.

Essential Functions

• Oversee activities of unit; establishes policies andprocedures; sets goals and priorities; ensures the smooth flow ofoperations; enforces rules and regulations.
• Supervises staff; recommends hiring; makes recommendations ondiscipline and termination; establishes schedule and assigns tasks;monitors and evaluates performance.
• Monitors and reviews completed tasks; ensures that anynecessary changes or corrections are made.
• Develops forecasts on materials, supplies, and equipment needs;places orders for materials and supplies.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks including completingpaperwork and maintaining records, and resolving complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires an Associate's Degree in arelated field and three years of experience in large scalecustodial services, or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and WorkerCharacteristics

• Knowledge of custodial procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of supervisory skills

Special Instructions (if applicable)

none

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is nota right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revokedby Miami University at any time for any reason, including theconvenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests shouldalso be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly communitywhose members believe that a liberal education is grounded inqualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect thedignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, andthe right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. Webelieve in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning andcombine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and theacceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,encourages applications from protected veterans and individualswith disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years orolder), color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, military status, national origin (ancestry),pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or fosterparent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in itsapplication and admission processes, educational programs andactivities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requestsfor reasonable accommodations for disabilities related toemployment should be directed to [e-mail] or513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy andsafe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you toread Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Reportat: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed toprevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs andalcohol on campus and at university events and activities. Thisreport also contains information on programs and policies designedto prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, datingviolence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of thiswebsite is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.Written notification is also provided to prospective students andemployees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire SafetyReport may be obtained from the Miami University Police Departmentat 513-529-2223.

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