Maintenance Supervisor - Grounds

Overview:

Quinnipiac University invites applicants to apply for the position of Maintenance Supervisor.  This position will assist with the overall management of the custodial, grounds and building services division on the Mount Carmel campus including lawn care, athletic arena, trash removal, cleaning of flooring, equipment maintenance and repair and other tasks as assigned by the Senior Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Services. 

Position Hours are Thursday through Monday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s “Best Colleges” issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review’s “The Best 380 Colleges.” Quinnipiac has been named a “Great College to Work For” as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University’s commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University’s innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities. Responsibilities:

• On weekend days, plan, supervise and direct the general maintenance/repair, cleaning, grounds, and mechanical services for the Mount Carmel campus including the timely response and resolution to work requests of students, faculty and staff. Manage a staff of custodians, groundskeepers, licensed mechanic, and mechanics as well as other employees as assigned and external contractors.

• Assist with the general maintenance and repairs related to custodial, grounds and building services work on the Mount Carmel campus.

• Assist with the physical set up of University events on the Mount Carmel campus and ancillary properties including athletic arena, significant institutional events, and daily meetings/conferences.

• Responsible for providing a strong sense of community with excellent customer service and relationships while maintaining the buildings to promote an atmosphere which further fosters student success and achievement; insuring that the community's needs and expectations for such services are met.

• Assist with or the assessment, development, communication, documentation, and implementation of daily and long-term custodial, grounds and building services work plan including seasonal operations (snow removal), summer building turnover, as well as minor renovations and capital improvements.

• Assist with the procurement and inventory of all custodial and grounds services materials and equipment.

• Work toward the reduction of hazardous custodial and grounds chemicals while working in the direction of more environmental friendly campus.

• This position is considered essential personnel and will have off shift responsibilities based generally upon weather events.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years grounds experience required.
• Experience with grounds equipment, snow equipment, and knowledge of landscaping techiques and processes.
• Good interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.
• Proven managerial, fiscal, and organizational ability required; managerial experience in a union environment is preferred.
• Competency with Windows based platform; a working knowledge of work request systems and project management systems.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

Position Hours are Thursday through Monday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

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