Housekeeping Supervisor, Campus Services

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati seeks a Housekeeping Supervisor to manage all housekeeping activities and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves developing policies, supervising staff, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness across campus facilities.

Benefits

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Robust retirement plans

6 weeks paid parental leave

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
• Seven years relevant experience can substitute for degree.
• Three years experience in housekeeping operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage housekeeping activities in designated areas.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Housekeeping Supervisor, Campus Services

Job Overview

Manage all housekeeping activities, including developing departmental policies and procedures, evaluating existing programs, determining staff needs, interviewing and hiring staff, and directing departmental training programs.

Essential Functions

• Manage all housekeeping activities in designated areas.
• Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in determining staffing needs; adjust schedules to ensure adherence to health, safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• Coordinate housekeeping functions with other departments within the university of and meet routine and specialized housekeeping requirements.
• Monitor inventory control of equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Identify maintenance repair items and coordinates services with work control.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

Some positions may require a current valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in housekeeping/custodial operations, procedures and safety practices.
• May also require one (1) year of supervision.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Crouching - Often
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Shoveling - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

REQ:99176

Housekeeping Supervisor, Campus Services

Date: May 27, 2025

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility: Main Campus

University of Cincinnati | 2600 Clifton Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45221 | ph: 513-556-6000