Building Services Supervisor

University Of Memphis East; Memphis (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Memphis is seeking a dedicated Supervisor for custodial services. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. This position offers a structured work schedule and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day activities and ensures staffing needs are met.
• Conducts staff meetings and provides ongoing feedback.
• Manages inventory controls and ensures equipment maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Supervisory skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Memphis Career Opportunities

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of supervisory experience with a minimum of one (1) year of custodial experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Special Conditions

This posting is hiring for multiple positions.

This position will be assigned to work either on the University of Memphis Main Campus, or the University of Memphis Downtown Law School (located in downtown Memphis).

Ability to be flexible to address after hours emergencies when necessary.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
6:00 am – 2:00 pm

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/14/2025

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/28/2025

Open Until Screening Begins No

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $18.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a readvertisement – current applicants need not reapply.

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Positions Supervised

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Knowledge of various hard surface floor care and carpet care equipment and chemicals.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Ability to keep the premises clean and orderly.
• Ability to interact with staff, students, and visitors while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Adaptable to change
• Excellent supervisory and people management skills with a demonstrated commitment to build and maintain a strong team
• Proficient with MS Office to include Outlook, Word and Excel

Additional Position Information

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as a front-line Supervisor and directs the day-to-day activities. Ensures staffing needs of assigned buildings and analyzes workloads based on demands and peak seasons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Regularly monitors and assesses job performance to ensure performance standards are met. Conducts regular staff meetings, provides ongoing feedback and coaching, and responds to employee concerns. Provides training and onboarding for all new hires including expectations setting, assigned job shadowing and regular feedback throughout the period of onboarding. Conducts regular training of all staff on all cleaning procedures, including products and equipment regularly utilized. May participate in the recruitment process as positions become available.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for daily equipment and inventory controls to include appropriate supplies for each building, securing of supplies and equipment, and ensuring all cleaning equipment is maintained in proper working condition. Assigns building keys to staff and ensures buildings are secured daily.

Duties & Responsibilities

Compiles and manages various reports to include inventory, performance standard enhancements and work assignments. Submit daily shift reports on all pertinent activities occurring during the shift. Provides additional reports to management that includes monitoring of employee performance, training and attendance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Meets with building clients to identify any cleaning issues and ongoing expectations. Performs routine inspections and makes necessary changes and adjustments in the work assignments based on building needs and demands.

Duties & Responsibilities

Report any minor repairs completed by the team to management and any major repairs that are required to work control. Issues, tracks, verifies and closes work orders for assigned area and department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains compliance and enforces all policies, procedures and safety regulations and guidelines established by the department and university. Ensure safe work practices are adhered to. Stays abreast of specialized cleaning to include fogging and sanitizing buildings due to pandemics, disasters, etc., as specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ), as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you prefer to work at the Main campus in Memphis, TN or the Downtown Law School campus in Memphis, TN?
  • Main Campus
  • Downtown Law School
  • Either