Custodial Supervisor 3 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department

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The University of Nevada, Reno is conducting a recruitment for a Custodial Supervisor 3 for the Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Department. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily activities of subordinate Custodial Worker staff as well as contracted custodial personnel.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Develop and maintain work schedules; accommodate staff absences;

• Oversee cleaning activities following special events and emergency cleanup efforts;

• Coordinate with external entities on the planning, execution, and back charge of special events;

• Conduct daily audits to ensure compliance with established standards; provide corrective feedback;

• Observe and document the general condition of buildings, floors, carpets, custodial equipment, and supplies; provide feedback and recommendations to direct supervisor;

• Lead the planning and coordination of annual custodial-related projects, including floor and carpet cleaning, window cleaning, and support services for sporting events;

• Supervise subordinate custodial staff to include Custodial Worker 1, Custodial Worker 2, and Custodial Supervisor 2 positions; plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and monitor work;

• Assess employee training needs, develop training curriculum, and conduct training sessions;

• Ensure staff remains informed of current cleaning techniques, methods, responsibilities, and safety procedures;

• Evaluate university staff performance, administer disciplinary actions, and document personnel-related actions;

• Ensure adequate staffing levels;

• Participate in the recruitment process of hiring new staff;

• Supervise, audit, and monitor the service provided by custodial contractors;

• Research custodial contractors and make recommendations of new contractors;

• Communicate with contract management to report performance challenges;

• Observe and report unusual or suspicious activity;

• Ensure that staff follow the proper protocols for securing buildings;

• Monitor, manage, and administer custodial closet inventory;

• Submit and/or administer supply orders and ensure accurate reporting, proper use, and adequate supply levels;

• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of custodial equipment;

• Administer all equipment inventory (assets and non-asset), keep up-to-date records and reports as required; and

• Other duties as assigned.

To see the full Class Specifications, visit: https://hr.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/hrnvgov/Content/Resources/ClassSpecs/09/09-616spc(1).pdf

Required Qualifications

• This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent education and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in custodial and buildings maintenance work at a multi-building facility. Two (2) years of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity which included assigning, evaluating and directing the work of custodial workers; preparing bid specifications for the procurement of equipment, materials and chemicals; and providing training in the use of cleaning materials and chemicals and the use of various types of powered equipment; OR

• One (1) year of experience as a Custodial Supervisor II in Nevada State service; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this positi