ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Team Leader - Auxiliary Custodial Services
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary: The Team Leader of Auxiliary Custodial Services directs the daily operations of work group assigned to the University Center, Maverick Center, Tomlinson Library, Moss Performing Arts Center, and other buildings on campus as necessary which may include employees who are Custodian I's, Student Custodians, Custodial Team Captains, Temp Workers, and Community Service Volunteers to ensure a clean, orderly and attractive campus, consistent with the educational role and mission of Colorado Mesa University. The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that buildings are maintained daily by supporting the service request process, anticipating campus needs, and proactively supporting the campus events calendar.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Plans and directs the daily operations of a custodial work group to include:
Leads a custodial team delivering custodial services using industry best practices, emphasizing planned and scheduled work and preventive maintenance activities while delivering excellent customer service to campus community.
Provides immediate direction and training to custodial staff, including:

• Prioritizes and performs work as required.
• Gives direction to a custodial team on job scope and the course of action as needed.
• Routinely reviews work on site to ensure work was completed properly.
• Verifies that all safety equipment is used as required and that safe practices are followed.
  Provides hands-on field training in the proper use of tools, equipment, chemicals and personal protective equipment to all staff members.
  Monitors employees work practices to verify that work is being performed in a manner that is consistent with best and safest practices.
  Implements a custodial training program to ensure all employees are trained in a uniform manner and to like standards.
  Uses the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work performed.
  Works with other operational staff and CMMS data to provide necessary inventory, tools, and equipment to ensure cost-effective delivery of service.
  Performs the tasks of a custodian, as needed.
  Performs the duties of a custodial supervisor, when directed in absence of supervisor.
  Identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends modifications to existing systems.
  Supports, encourages and motivates members of the work group.
  Stays abreast of changes in technology and techniques, and maintains expertise on new and improved cleaning instruments and methods.
  Provides customer service support for faculty and staff to ensure adequate custodial service.
  Provides input to supervisor and helps prepare department budget by providing recommendations and by monitoring departmental expenses. Submits and justifies requests in excess of current budget to supervisor for review and approval.
  Required Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of two years full-time employment within the past five years performing the duties of a custodian in a commercial, industrial or educational environment is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of custodial equipment and the safe use and application of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of employees is required.
• Demonstration of excellent people and customer-service skills is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of APPA Standards, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, work order system software is required.
• Must be able to utilize labor-tracking software, as well as make amendments to the program and analyze data produced by it.
• Must possess valid Colorado driver's license.
• Experience supervising employees in a custodial environment is preferred, and experience working in higher education is a plus.
  Salary: $33,280.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
  Department: Colorado Mesa University
  Employment Type: Administrative
  HOW TO APPLY
  Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/1/2023.
  How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
  Direct Inquiries Contact: Kent Marsh, kmarsh3@coloradomesa.edu
  ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
  Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
  At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
  The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
  Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
  Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
  

  Colorado Mesa University
  Attn: Human Resources Office
  1100 North Avenue
  Grand Junction, CO 81501

  970.248.1820