What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Crew Leader position at University of Utah?
Act as working crew lead for employees in the field on custodial services. Perform custodial duties as assigned by manager with primary focus on performing custodial services. Follows general guidelines and direction from manager for equipment and work force needed to accomplish a variety of tasks. May inform the Supervisor on personnel items. Facilities Management mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.
As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, including affordable health care available on your start date, generous sick and vacation pay accrual, cell phone reimbursement, and a free UTA TRAX/bus pass.
Do you have excellent customer service and problem solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah’s Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you’ll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team. Apply today!
Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
1. Performs all duties of custodians as required to ensure accomplishment of assigned goals.
2. Maintains good communication with building occupants and elevating concerns as necessary.
3. Reports maintenance and emergency problems to Supervisor or police respectively.
4. Follow the guidelines for the proper distribution of employees and materials for a particular day’s cleaning problems by ensuring an adequate cleaning job is done as directed by the Supervisor.
5. Lead crew in daily activities as directed by the Supervisor.
6. Regular maintenance of light replacement.
8. Assist in training new crew members in the proper use of equipment and materials by demonstration and suggestion to ensure proper application of chemicals and minimum breakdown of equipment.
9. Ensures that work standards are being adhered to by reviewing assigned work and that issues are being escalated to the Supervisor.
10. Ensures that assigned work area is secured by checking for locked doors in accordance with regulations and that keys are accounted for.
11. Maintains adequate stock of supplies by ordering as necessary within a pre-established budget guideline.
12. Other duties as assigned.*
1. Performs all duties of custodians as required to ensure accomplishment of assigned goals.
2. Maintains good communication with building occupants and elevating concerns as necessary.
3. Reports maintenance and emergency problems to Supervisor or police respectively.
4. Follow the guidelines for the proper distribution of employees and materials for a particular day’s cleaning problems by ensuring an adequate cleaning job is done as directed by the Supervisor.
5. Lead crew in daily activities as directed by the Supervisor.
6. Regular maintenance of light replacement.
8. Assist in training new crew members in the proper use of equipment and materials by demonstration and suggestion to ensure proper application of chemicals and minimum breakdown of equipment.
9. Ensures that work standards are being adhered to by reviewing assigned work and that issues are being escalated to the Supervisor.
10. Ensures that assigned work area is secured by checking for locked doors in accordance with regulations and that keys are accounted for.
11. Maintains adequate stock of supplies by ordering as necessary within a pre-established budget guideline.
12. Other duties as assigned.*
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of previous custodial experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to lift 50 lbs.; the ability to climb a minimum of six feet on an authorized stepladder or scaffolding; and demonstrated oral and written communication skills required. Previous supervisory experience would be helpful.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How many months/years of custodial experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
- Do you have a valid Utah driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalency?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have the ability to lift over 30 pounds and climb a 4' ladder?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
Open Date
12/07/2023
Requisition Number
PRN37149B
Job Title
Custodial Crew Leader
Working Title
Custodial Crew Leader
Job Grade
B
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 0600-1500
VP Area
President
Department
01748 - SCIENCE DISTRICT
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$16.50 – 21.00
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Salary : $17
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