Custodial Services Manager
Position Summary:
Manage Custodial Services operations and personnel in order to provide the best in industry services for health, safety and appearance. Development of staff including planning, scheduling, coordinating and training on procedures, policies, expectations and professionalism. Developing and ensuring the future of custodial services within all residence halls of Housing properties at The University of Iowa. Responsible for supporting and implementing the Iowa GROW program with student employees as a part of our commitment to student success.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
- Initiate, monitor and approve requisitions for supplies, equipment and furniture.
- Perform administrative activities including the preparation of specific and periodic reports, fiscal records and service charges.
- Evaluate and review the performance of assigned staff and recommend or initiate human resources actions such as interviewing, selection, performance reviews, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
- Train and evaluate employees in new or revised work methods and procedures and orient new employees.
- Develop, direct and control work schedules and priorities for departmental staff.
- Estimate job requirements, including staffing, equipment and supplies.
- Schedule, assign, and monitor the work of assigned staff.
- Recommend measures to improve production/service methods, equipment performance, scheduling, quality control, and suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the unit.
For a detailed job description, please email Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.
- Willingness and ability to work hours outside of regular schedule and weekends.
- Professional experience (5 years – 7 years) of custodial leadership experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of custodial experience is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Demonstrates a working proficiency in use of computers and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Demonstrates a working proficiency in the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups while appreciating the unique contribution of people of all backgrounds and perspectives.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate, engage in teamwork and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of commercial custodial experience.
- Self-motivated individual with strong commitment to teamwork and customer service experience.
- Reasonable experience in handling multiple assignments, conflicting demands and priorities.
- Basic experience in a work site covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
- Working experience in staff development and training.
- Experience overseeing a large diverse workforce.
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
- Experience working in a residence hall, apartment complex, hospital, nursing home or similar residential facility.
- Experience in minor equipment and building repairs.
- Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Rebecca Hoag at rebecca-hoag@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
