Superintendent of Buildings

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 21 graduate and 31 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 2/22/2023

Salary: $25.24 per hour / 7.5 hour work day

Summary:
This position is responsible for the supervision and development of the building services staff engaged in maintenance, custodial, and moving support services. Reports to the Director of Facility Operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, establish, implement, and administer a highly effective and efficient cleaning program; establish appropriate work standards and procedures, and inspection methods to ensure standards are met; train, demonstrate, and instruct workers in cleaning and operating techniques and procedures. Maintain and implement the Building Services Operating Procedure.

• Supervise and control the work schedules, and task and building assignments of building services personnel. Determine daily staffing needs and goals for each area; assign and schedule appropriately to ensure cleaning levels are met. Coordinate all special cleaning requests; schedule personnel and monitor operational needs to meet building service functions, revising assignments when necessary.

• Oversee the hiring, training, and mentoring of building services personnel. Evaluate staffing needs, determine staffing levels, and initiate and oversee the hiring process. Responsible for initiating all other employee related paperwork, such as Worker’s Compensation, Extended or Special Leave, FMLA, etc. Serve as a member of the negotiations team for collective bargaining agreement and labor management meetings

• Oversee and develop annual unit budget. Responsible for the management of funds and unit expenditures. Conduct periodic supply and equipment inventories and evaluations to determine and recommend inventory levels and equipment needs to meet established standards.

• Develop, implement, and oversee equipment maintenance and repair program. Responsible for the evaluation of equipment condition and determine whether to repair or replace. Obtain and evaluate equipment specifications, quotes to repair and/or replace, and product demonstrations.

• Approve leave requests and timesheet entries. Assign and approve overtime and compensatory time, including meal allowances. Collaborate with others to resolve issues with leave, payroll, and subsequent record retention.

• Review and evaluate complaints or concerns and initiate appropriate corrective action. Conduct employee performance evaluations, review job descriptions, and maintain accurate personnel records. Initiate disciplinary actions as necessary.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of building maintenance or custodial work experience.
3. Two (2) years (24 months) of supervisory experience in building maintenance or custodial work.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Administrative ability
Advanced supervisory skills and teambuilding abilities
Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms
Knowledge of accepted cleaning methods and techniques
Knowledge of custodial equipment, tools, and supplies
Ability to coordinate and complete multiple activities simultaneously
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently and manage time well

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Frequently

• Walking : Frequently

• Sitting : Frequently

• Lifting : Occasionally

• Carrying : Occasionally

• Pushing : Occasionally

• Pulling : Occasionally

• Climbing : Occasionally

• Balancing : Occasionally

• Stooping : Occasionally

• Kneeling : Rarely

• Crouching : Rarely

• Crawling : Rarely

• Reaching : Occasionally

• Handling : Occasionally

• Grasping : Rarely

• Feeling : Rarely

• Talking : Frequently

• Hearing : Frequently

• Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Occasionally

• Taste/Smell : Rarely

• Performing Manual Tasks : Occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Rarely

• Extreme heat : Rarely

• Humid : Rarely

• Wet : Rarely

• Noise : Rarely

• Hazards : Rarely

• Temperature Change : Rarely

• Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely

• Vibration : Rarely

Travel Requirements:
5% Travel to off campus sites

Employment Policies and other information:

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

Residence Reference: For full consideration, applicants must be residents of the State of Illinois.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.