Supervisor, Custodian Services
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Environmental Services is seeking a Custodian Services Supervisor to coordinate, supervise, inspect results, and be responsible for the work activities of the custodians in accordance with established guidelines. This position is scheduled to work second shift with rotating weekends. Starting salary, $17.82/hour. The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, which may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
· Interviews and effectively recommends hiring, evaluates employee performance, and effectively recommends disciplinary actions, promotions, merit increases, and termination.
· Develops work schedules and directs the daily work routine of custodial employees.
· Trains and orients new employees; conducts formal training sessions to improve employee knowledge and skills.
· Schedules and approves vacation of employees; conducts formal training sessions to improve employee knowledge and skills.
· Inspects all areas of assignment and completes inspection reports.
· Evaluates, tests, and recommends new supplies and equipment.
· Coordinates relocation of furniture and equipment and movement to and from repair shops and storage.
· Oversees assembly and delivery of new equipment and removal of equipment from inventory.
· Coordinates and oversees custodial functions that meet various specialized departmental needs using specialized knowledge of requirements for environmental conditions, linen requirements, medical records, proper decontamination procedures, etc.
· Maintains inventory of linen and record of linen laundering; maintains inventory of custodial supplies and keep and prepares other records and reports as directed.
· Assists in planning procedures and work methods and revises or recommends revisions to improve efficiency of operations and services.
· Is responsible for reporting damage and other irregularities requiring attention or repair.
· Acts upon requests and complaints from departments related to custodial services
This position is performed fully on campus.
About Environmental Services:
We as a department are responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of over 2.8 million square feet of the hospital. The department provides support through 24/7 operations
We are committed to providing the highest quality of environmental care services in order to maintain a functional and safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, and other individuals served by and providing services for The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of time: 100%
Schedule: 2nd shift (5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Monday – Friday. Rotating every 6th weekend.)
Salary: $17.82/hour
Benefits Highlights:
· Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
· Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans (https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits)
· Need more reasons to join our team? Check out our Build a Career/Build a Life Page
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Two years of custodial experience or related building and facilities maintenance, including supervisory experience for a minimum of six months; supervision to include assigning daily work activities, inspecting, and monitoring quality or work, and scheduling and coordinating work activities.
Application Process:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For questions, contact Jessica Lanham at jessica-lanham@uiowa.edu.
Applicant Resource Center –
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Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
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.
