Building Services Foreman II-Asst - Facilities Services - UTK

The Building Services Assistant Foreman is fully trained in all aspects of general cleaning and is able to perform carpet shampooing, hard floor maintenance, recycling removal, lavatory cleaning, office cleaning, and all other routine cleaning procedures. The position holder should also be skilled in training new employees, inspecting buildings for cleanliness, and must be computer literate.

• Performs general cleaning. 
• Lead a team of Building Services employees,
• Provides relief help when needed, leads project work, and provides quality control levels for their responsible area. 
• The Assistant Foreman is familiar with the zone’s employees, the areas of responsibility, and the equipment and cleaning tasks necessary to complete and maintain the responsibilities of the group. 
• Training and working alongside new/seasoned employees to demonstrate how to properly clean and maintain all cleanliness standards as well as to instruct them on the proper use and care of equipment
• Responsible for the knowledge of care and maintenance of all flooring surfaces in their area including marble flooring, terrazzo, vinyl, VCT, ceramic, concrete, carpet, wood, and cork surfaces. 
• Responsible for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of floors in their area and is able to train team members on these procedures
• Provides coverage in the absence of the Foreman and is knowledgeable of all zone responsibilities and issues
• Completes daily reports, work orders, time books, and supply ordering, receiving, and distribution
• Provides customer service to campus personnel

Required Qualifications

• Education: 
  • High school diploma or GED
• Experience: 
  • Two years of custodial experience
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office
  • Skills in hard floor and carpet care
• Other Conditions
  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: 
  • Vocational or technical training in a relevant field
  • Up to a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an onsite position

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR05
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About the Department

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.  The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. 

With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state’s flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience imp