Building Services Assistant Foreman II - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Building Services Assistant Foreman. This onsite role requires experience in cleaning, leadership, and the ability to train staff while ensuring quality control across assigned areas.

The position emphasizes familiarity with flooring types, reporting, and campus customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, two years custodial experience, and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Two years of custodial experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license; authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning.
• Leads a team of Building Services employees.
• Provides relief help when needed and leads project work.
• Maintains quality control levels for their area.
• Knows zone staff, areas of responsibility, and cleaning tasks for the group.
• Trains new and seasoned employees on proper cleaning and equipment use.
• Cares for flooring surfaces and training on care procedures.
• Oversees floor restoration, maintenance, and repairs; trains team on procedures.
• Provides coverage in Foreman's absence and understands zone responsibilities.
• Completes reports, work orders, time logs, and supply distribution.
• Provides customer service to campus personnel.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Hard floor care

Carpet care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Building Services Assistant Foreman is fully trained in all aspects of general cleaning and is able to perform carpet shampooing, hard floor maintenance, recycling removal, lavatory cleaning, office cleaning, and all other routine cleaning procedures. The position holder should also be skilled in training new employees, inspecting buildings for cleanliness, and must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning.
• Lead a team of Building Services employees.
• Provides relief help when needed, leads project work, and provides quality control levels for their responsible area.
• The Assistant Foreman is familiar with the zone’s employees, the areas of responsibility, and the equipment and cleaning tasks necessary to complete and maintain the responsibilities of the group.
• Training and working alongside new/seasoned employees to demonstrate how to properly clean and maintain all cleanliness standards as well as to instruct them on the proper use and care of equipment.
• Responsible for the knowledge of care and maintenance of all flooring surfaces in their area including marble flooring, terrazzo, vinyl, VCT, ceramic, concrete, carpet, wood, and cork surfaces.
• Responsible for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of floors in their area and is able to train team members on these procedures.
• Provides coverage in the absence of the Foreman and is knowledgeable of all zone responsibilities and issues.
• Completes daily reports, work orders, time books, and supply ordering, receiving, and distribution.
• Provides customer service to campus personnel.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Two years of custodial experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must have basic computer skills; Ability to use Microsoft Office; Skills in hard floor and carpet care.
• Other Conditions: Valid driver’s license; Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Vocational or technical training in a relevant field; Up to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus.
• This is an onsite position.