Notice Date
April 10, 2008
Closing Date
Subject to immediate closure
Salary
S07; Non-Exempt; $13.30 - $14.74 per hour, DOE + excellent benefits package
Work Schedule
Full-time; Sun-Thur; 9pm-5:30am
General Description
The Custodial Supervisor is responsible for supervision of cleaning services personnel and ensuring high quality custodial, floor, and carpet care in assigned buildings.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Assist Cleaning Services Manager in interviewing and hiring personnel to fill vacancies as they occur. Interview, hire, and supervise student cleaning assistants.
- Trains new employees in current custodial methods, including instruction in safe cleaning practices, proper chemical and equipment use and personal protective equipment.
- Assure all rules and regulations of the University and the department are followed by cleaning services staff.
- Schedules shift personnel and work assignments to ensure buildings are cleaned to established standards and work orders completed in a timely manner.
- Performs daily inspections of buildings to assure standards are met.
- Prepares performance evaluations and takes appropriate disciplinary action of the staff as directed/approved by the Manager.
- Documents attendance and manages time sheets.
- Reviews and approves staff supply order sheets.
- Fill in as custodian when short of staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to effectively supervise, schedule and evaluate employees’ performance.
- Ability to train personnel on proper cleaning methods and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to document staff performance and take notes.
- Ability to recognize and initiate corrective actions for safety hazards.
- Ability to efficiently manage areas of assigned responsibility.
- Ability to effectively keep Cleaning Services Manager informed of all pertinent information.
- Ability to work in a team environment and without close supervision.
- Thorough knowledge of cleaning practices and specific knowledge of safety procedures related to the use of hazardous chemicals.
Working Conditions
- Work is performed primarily inside
several different buildings during the course of the shift and
occasionally in outside weather conditions.
• Will be occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions.
• May occasionally work in high precarious places.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance during the course of their regular duties along with bending, stooping, and kneeling in the completion of their normal cleaning duties.
- Requires good physical strength, the employee must be able to regularly lift and or move 25 to 50 pounds as a regular part of their cleaning duties occasionally they may be required to lift or move over 50 pounds in the course of their duties.
- Good hearing and vision are required.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years experience in all phases of custodial cleaning and the use of cleaning equipment.
- One or more years of successful supervisory experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Valid Driver’s License (Must have had a valid driver's license for at least 2yrs).
- Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background check, physical examination, pass PLU's Driver's Certification training; and provide an original copy of their Driving Record (5yr Employment Abstract).
Application Procedure
Submit university application, cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
PH: (253) 535-7185
Fax: (253) 535-8431
humr@plu.edu
Download the University application or to request one, please call (253) 535-7185.
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive institution with
an enrollment of approximately 3600, including international students
from two dozen countries. Located on the Pacific Rim in a uniquely
scenic region, the university's campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in
suburban Tacoma, Washington. As a "New American College," PLU accents
integration between its liberal arts program and professional degrees
in the arts, business, education, nursing, and physical education, and
embraces its primary mission of educating students for lives of
thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy
and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America (ELCA). The University is committed to diversity, endorses the
goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seeks
applications from women and persons of color.
