Institutional Services Supervisor

Application Deadline: November 16, 2023

Salary: $23,908

About Arkansas Tech:

Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.

Position Summary:

The Institutional Services Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and monitoring custodial and minor maintenance activities in building facilities and supervising laundry room functions in an institutional setting. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises a staff of housekeeping/custodial/laundry personnel by interviewing, recommending for hire/termination, training, assigning and reviewing work, counseling, and evaluating the performance of incumbents.

Schedules and supervises the collection and cleaning of soiled articles from units, inspects cleaned articles, and may direct re-cleaning, mending, or other actions as necessary.

Monitors workers engaged in counting, folding, ironing, and delivering cleaned items to insure proper distribution.

Conducts inspections of building facilities to determine custodial and/or maintenance needs. Establishes standards and procedures for work of custodial/housekeeping staff.

Conducts orientation training and in-service training to explain policies, work procedures, and to demonstrate use and maintenance of equipment.

Inventories stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts and writes purchase orders for needed items.

Maintains records and prepares reports on cleaning and minor maintenance activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.

Knowledge of custodial and maintenance practices and techniques.

Knowledge of materials and equipment used in custodial and maintenance work.

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of commercial laundry equipment.

Ability to maintain adequate supplies and inventory records.

Ability to prepare written documents.

Ability to conduct inspections to determine compliance with standards.

Ability to supervise staff of subordinate supervisors, custodial workers and semi-skilled maintenance repairmen.

Minimum Requirements:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of vocational training and/or experience in housekeeping.

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:

M - F 5pm - 1:30 am.

To be considered for the position of Institutional Services Supervisor, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on November 16, 2023, before 6:00 pm central time.

Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.