Custodial Area Supervisor

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Southern Mississippi is seeking a Custodial Area Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the care, cleaning, and upkeep of Housing and Residence Life facilities in Hattiesburg. The role requires coordinating tasks with the Custodial Supervisor, ensuring timely completion of work, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Strong leadership, attention to safety, and the ability to train staff are essential. This is an essential position with storm duty and on-call requirements.

Qualifikationen

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to lead a team and manage time and resources effectively.
• Ability to train staff and respond calmly in emergencies.

Aufgaben

• Provide leadership to custodial staff and coordinate daily activities.
• Inspect areas, ensure work orders are completed, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Maintain materials and supplies, and train employees on equipment.
• Assist in responding to emergencies after hours and ensure safety compliance.
• Perform cleaning tasks and oversee waste removal and housekeeping.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Supervision

Team coordination

Time management

Emergency response

Communication

Ausbildung

Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Wet vacuum

Carpet extraction

Pressure washers

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Custodial Area Supervisor.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division Residence Life

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 12.31 - 16.08

Pay Grade N03

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Works with the Custodial Supervisor to supervise, coordinate, provide leadership, developmnent of an effective team of custodial personnel, and participates in the care, cleaning, and general housekeeping of all Housing and Residence Life buildings. Assist the custodial supervisor in ensuring that all assigned tasks are completed. Uses proper methods and materials in cleaning and care for the assigned areas and equipment. This position is considered essential personnel and will require storm duty and emergency call-out.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadershipand instruction to small groups of custodians by leading or directing custodialactivities during scheduled work periods by the supervisor.
• Conducts inspection of assigned areas to ensure completion of work assignments. Works with employees to ensure thatassigned areas work orders and other complaints are completed in a timelymanner. Ensures that the custodianshave the proper materials and supplies in the buildings to do the jobseffectively. Works with staff tomake changes in assigned areas schedules to ensure that areas are servicedin a timely manner. Carries outresponsibilities in a timely, fair and objective manner. Actsas team lead when the Custodial Supervisor is out.
• Discusses general custodial procedures with personnel of the assigned areas implements changes in procedures of chemicals and supplies. Maintains knowledge of materials and supplies used in cleaning buildings. Must be able to show knowledge of and train employees on equipment commonly used in residence hall cleaning. Examples include: auto scrubbers, wet vacuum, carpet extraction, pressure washers, etc.
• Helps the custodialsupervisor and lead person when responding to emergency situations duringand after hours. Emergencysituations may include; property damage, personal injury, flooding, waterleaks, overflowing restroom fixtures, broken windows/door glass, andaccidents resulting in the appearance of bodily fluids (blood, vomit,waste and urine).
• Makes work assignments in accordance with predetermined schedules, reviews the work of employees and assists in training of new personnel. Trains, organizes, schedules and assigns work routines to a large group of employees.
• Works from oral and written instruction to make immediate changes in the work program to meet modification of services desired and performs other duties as assigned. Receives and disposes of variety of complaints and expedites for service.
• Sweep, mop and scrub floors; dust and clean surfaces;washes windows, walls, blinds, trash cans, air conditioning grills/vents andglass doors. Cleans rooms, replenishessupplies and cleans drinking fountains.Cleans and polishes as needed.Assists with taking out trash, compacting dumpsters, etc. Makes sure the entrances and exits of theassigned areas are clean. Clean otherareas as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

One year certificate from college or technical school; or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, professional standards and regulations, safety requirements and a knowledge of basic first aid.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, and the use of custodial materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Skill in managing ones’ own time and the time of others while monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, multiline telephone, typewriter, calculator, multi-function printer/copy/scan/fax machine and computer as well as computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and the ability to react and respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Skill in material resources management through obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, professional standards and regulations, safety requirements and a knowledge of basic first aid.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, and the use of custodial materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Skill in managing ones’ own time and the time of others while monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, multiline telephone, typewriter, calculator, multi-function printer/copy/scan/fax machine and computer as well as computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and the ability to react and respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Skill in material resources management through obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The University of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/. You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.