Req #: 229723 Department: UW FACILITIES: BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Appointing Department Web Address: https://facilities.uw.edu/ Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 01/05/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 01/18/2024 Salary: $3,727 - $4,985 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Work Schedule: M - F; 5:00am – 1:30pm

This recruitment may be used to fill 2 openings.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. Our teams can be organized into six main groups: Asset Management, Operations, Finance & Administration, Real Estate, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, and Business Intelligence & Technology. The three major units include Finance & Administration group which includes financial, procurement and sourcing, human resources, labor relations, payroll and training & organizational development, communications, and UW capital budgeting leadership to all of UW Facilities (UWF). The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Engineering Services, Sustainability, Project Development and planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .
Building Services delivers Custodial Services to the UW campus that provides exceptionally clean and sanitary environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and manages the comprehensive Recycling & Solid Waste Management program.
Building Services Custodial Services Division has an outstanding opportunity for aCustodian Supervisor Ito serve as a first-line Supervisor in the Custodial Department. Reporting to the Custodial Manager of Operations, the Custodian Supervisor is responsible for supervising, with designated authority, custodian personnel within a designated work area consisting of 20 buildings.
The Custodian Supervisor 1 assists in directing the day-to-day activities, including: training all assigned staff; ensuring safe work practices are adhered to; assigning work; preparing daily cleaning schedules; monitoring productivity of personnel; evaluating work assignment and completion of project work; securing buildings, including unlocking and locking buildings; and responding to employee concerns. With designated authority, the Custodian Supervisor 1 interviews and recommends selection of applicants, acts upon leave requests, conducts annual performance evaluations; recommends corrective action; and works directly with clients on cleaning issues.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure staffing needs of assigned buildings; analyze workloads and assign work to employees.
• Assign building keys to custodial staff and maintain key security.
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Inspect buildings to determine cleaning needs and job assignments.
• Prepare reports related to the Custodial Division, such as building inventories and custodial procedures.
• Oversee performance of special cleaning projects.
• Carry cell phone to maintain workplace communication.
• Ensure that power cleaning equipment is maintained in proper working order.
• Identify, report, and take corrective action to resolve custodial problems; report and act upon building security, maintenance, and potential safety hazards.
• Evaluate, order, and maintain stock of custodial supplies; recommend the need for equipment.
• Conduct safety meetings and train subordinates; enforce safety rules and regulations; investigate accidents and incidents and fill out accident/incident reports.
• Meet with building clients to ensure cleaning expectations are met.
• Conduct regular training of all staff on all cleaning procedures, including chemical and equipment use.
• Submit a daily shift report on all pertinent activities occurring during the shift.
• Maintain a positive attitude and set a good example for custodial staff, while supporting the common goals and objectives of the supervisory/management team.
• Perform related duties as required.
Core Competencies
• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.
Requirements include:
• One year of experience as a Custodian Lead OR equivalent education/experience.
Additional Requirements include:
• Proven strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to build and maintain a strong team and customer service-oriented organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including those required to create reports, conduct meetings, and train personnel as well as the ability to work well with others.
• Experience inspecting buildings to determine cleaning needs and analyzing workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and use software.
• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License or a license recognized as valid by the State of Washington.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
• Experience supervising custodial staff in a large institution.
Conditions of Employment:
• Physical ability to do required work.
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.