FACILITIES SUPERVISOR supervises and coordinates the day-to-day maintenance and support of buildings, grounds, and facilities systems. Oversees staff installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management. Being a FACILITIES SUPERVISOR tracks work orders and ensures work follows established service and quality standards for completion. Schedules and supervises preventative maintenance, painting, or carpentry projects. Additionally, FACILITIES SUPERVISOR maintains a safe and effective working environment that complies with regulations and laws. May coordinate work to be completed by contractors and skilled trades. Typically requires an associate degree. Typically reports to a manager. The FACILITIES SUPERVISOR supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. To be a FACILITIES SUPERVISOR typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
An incumbent in this class typically reports to an administrative supervisor and supervises day and/or night shift subordinate facilities sanitation staff in ensuring that the inside and outside of buildings are maintained in a sanitary condition. A significant aspect of this work is assigning subordinates for maximum efficiency and inspecting and evaluating their work.
An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:
1. Supervises day and/or night shift facilities sanitation staff, including assigning, inspecting, and evaluating their work. Ensures that facilities sanitation work is performed according to institutional sanitation standards. Interacts frequently with students and assists them with directions and general inquiries and ensures that staff does the same.
2. Trains employees regarding institutional sanitation standards and any applicable College policies or procedures.
3. Ensures that relevant safety practices are followed and that any necessary documentation regarding sanitation activities is completed.
4. Recommends and implements any new or time-saving procedures in order to maintain maximum efficiency of facilities sanitation operations.
3. Estimates time and materials needed for facilities sanitation jobs and compiles cost data as needed.
4. Orders and controls inventory of supplies and services. Makes recommendations for any needed equipment.
5. Maintains time, attendance, and performance records of staff and prepares reports as needed.
6. Interviews, recommends, hires, and disciplines employees as assigned.
7. Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge of repairs and preventative maintenance on sanitation equipment.
Knowledge of methods and procedures in use and application of chemicals, solvents, etc.
Ability to schedule, train, supervise and evaluate subordinates.
Ability to maintain records and write reports.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and sanitation equipment.
Ability to learn the materials, methods, and practices used in facilities sanitation work.
Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, and other custodial equipment.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
Ability to operate and make simple adjustments to housekeeping/grounds equipment.
High school diploma and one (1) year of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).