Salary: $41,506.00 Annually
Location : West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 24-123
Department: Finance & Administration
Division: Custodial Services
Opening Date: 04/05/2024
Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the two positions of Custodial Worker Supervisor. The hours are Monday to Friday; 4 PM to 12 AM and Sunday to Thursday; 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good . As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The supervisor is responsible for the custodial services of an assigned area (academic, administrative, and athletic facilities) at WCU. The position oversees a custodial team of 12 to 15, assigns and prioritizes work, and maintains quality standards.
The ideal candidate values teamwork and collaboration, is dependable, takes initiative, solves problems effectively and communicates clearly.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee and maintain compliance with work standards, work assignments, and cleaning policy and procedures
• Assure employees safety through training programs and supervision of use of equipment, materials, chemical products, and protective devices
• Inspect equipment and facilitate repair requests
• Conduct quality inspections of work performed and facilities using quality assurance process
• Respond to customer requests with courtesy and coordinate service
• Generate reports including daily activity, staff call outs, and maintenance issues
• Report injuries and/or accidents following procedures
• Document and initiate disciplinary action in accordance with University policy and procedure; contractual agreements; and labor-relations standard practices
• Maintain supplies and inventory control for assigned buildings
• Respond to emergencies to coordinate the staff and equipment
• Review and approve leave requests
• Complete annual employee performance reviews for assigned staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closing of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.
Minimum Qualifications

• One year as a Custodial Worker 2 (Commonwealth title) OR
• Two years of experience performing custodial work
• Valid driver's license

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in custodial work
• Knowledge of aseptic and sanitation materials hazards and safety guidelines
• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Customer service experience

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online at Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments (both required for consideration).

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.

• Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
• The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
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What shift(s) are you interested in working?

• Monday to Friday 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
• Sunday to Thursday 10:30 PM to 6:30AM

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