Housekeeping Supervisor

Kent State School of Fashion; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee custodial operations at the Kent campus. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and be responsible for planning, directing, and inspecting the work of custodial staff, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. This role also requires effective communication and organizational skills, along with experience in custodial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years custodial experience including one year supervisory experience.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plans and supervises custodial activities within assigned buildings.
• Supervises custodial staff, assigns duties, and inspects work.
• Maintains inventory and oversees housekeeping supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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• Custodial Services - Kent Campus [100407]
  
  

• Kent Campus - Kent
• Staff/Classified
• Closing on: Jun 18 2025
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• Custodial Services - Kent Campus [100407]
  
  

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Job Title

Housekeeping Supervisor

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary

$21.25 per hour

Basic Function

Plans and supervises custodial activities and staff within a designated building or group of buildings on a single shift. Reports to Assistant Housekeeping Manager, Housekeeping Manager, or other designee.

Examples Of Duties

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Plans the daily custodial activities within a designated building or group of buildings.

Supervises Custodial Crew Leaders, Custodial Workers, Laborers, And Other Classified, Temporary, Or Student Employees Engaged In Custodial Activities On a Single Shift; Has Authority And Responsibility To Exercise Independent Judgment In

• Planning and directing the work activities of employees.
• Assigning and monitoring work duties and responsibilities.
• Establishing and modifying work methods, schedules, and priorities.
• Interviewing job applicants and conducting performance evaluations of classified employees.
• Recommending formal personnel actions (e.g. hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiating appropriate action to implement recommendations.
• Communicating and enforcing policies and procedures, resolving problems, addressing employee concerns and complaints and adjusting grievances.
• Maintaining and monitoring records regarding employees' work hours, overtime/compensatory time, sick leave, vacation, performance, and other information as required.
• Authorizing time worked and recommending the approval/disapproval of leave requests.
• Ensuring appropriate training of staff, identifying training needs, and developing and implementing training activities.
  
  

Inspects assigned buildings and work areas, including buildings cleaned by contracted employees to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation standards are maintained.

Prepares electronic reports and presentations.

Maintains inventory; requisitions housekeeping supplies and equipment.

Acts as liaison between departmental staff within facility and advises management of housekeeping needs.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years of custodial experience, to include one (1) year supervisory experience.

License/Certification

Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.

Knowledge Of

Inventory control

Custodial operation and appropriate safety practices

Skill In

Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with university personnel and public in person, electronically, and over the telephone (e.g. to transmit work directives, to discuss and clarify requests for work, to order supplies from vendors) *

Written communication (e.g. to compose correspondence, reports, etc.) *

Computer skills (e.g. word processing and reporting)

Ability To

Supervise, interview, evaluate, discipline, and train employees

Plan and direct work activities, to manage time effectively and set priorities

Resolve problems independently and make decisions *

Operate and maintain cleaning equipment

Read and comprehend a variety of written materials

Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals and to calculate percentages) *

Work independently or with a team

Promote customer service

Assessments

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Moderate work exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and requires light physical effort (e.g. stooping, bending, walking, lifting) to demonstrate equipment use and check work progress. Incumbent may be exposed to occasional discomforts such as dust, dirt, odors, and variable temperatures. Incumbent is required to travel from building to building frequently.

Working Schedule

Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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