Custodial Supervisor - Night Shift

Company Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Benefits at Augsburg

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Competitive wages plus shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US

• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire

• Employer-paid STD, LTD, and life insurance

• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees

Job Description

The Custodial Supervisor will manage and supervise night shift custodial services. Provide direct line supervision of nighttime custodial employees.  Establish and monitor work standards and practices. Plan and assign work. Manage the University’s custodial supply inventory.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Supervision: Supervise night shift custodial crew, monitor performance, and set priorities to meet staffing shortages. Counsel staff and manage disciplinary actions as needed.
• Customer Service: Monitor and maintain good public and inter-departmental relations.  Monitor and ensure scheduling meets daily cleaning requirements, promote efficiency and other organizational values.
• Management: Prepare and/or process annual reviews, staff changes for payroll, and time off requests. Assess cleaning requirements and plan schedules to meet the needs of the university.  Monitor & procure supplies inventories and equipment needs.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Staffing: Assists the Custodial Manager in the recruiting, selection, interviewing and hiring of custodial staff.
• Training: Identify, procure and implement training requirements for new custodial staff and train existing staff on new policy and/or procedural changes.
• All other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

• Typical work environment is an office, working at a desk for long periods of time.
• Frequent trips in multiple buildings around campus inspecting the work of custodial staff.
• Regular computer use. 
• Infrequent climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling, reaching, smelling and lifting.
• Exposure to irritating substances:  cleaning supplies, etc.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, mold, dampness, odors: elements requiring cleaning, flood clean up.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two years training or formal education beyond high school and at least 3 years of relevant full-time experience required. 
• At least two (2) years of work experience supervising staff.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Computer skills including word processing, email and data management.
• Custodial Staffing and Standards training preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise.
• Ability to lead/teach; work in a team environment; work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to show initiative; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize workflow; manage multiple projects; and handle frequent interruptions.
• Ability to reason/analyze preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, understanding