About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Supervises work performed by all custodial services employees in assigned zone and/or shift. Provides cleaning skills and general labor for assigned locations, buildings and/or facilities. Safely maintains assigned facilities and cleaning equipment. Provides leadership to ensure the cleanliness of buildings on campus.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises assigned staff, zone, location and/or shift in all aspects of cleaning

2. Supervises and maintains team cleaning program using established cleaning tasks and frequencies

3. Conducts quality control inspections and ensures established regulations, guidelines, protocols and processes are followed

4. Completes special projects and special event setups per electronic system and work order assignment

5. Manages all equipment by performing timely equipment inventory, inspection and repair

6. Participates in the hiring, training, development, performance management and termination processes for assigned staff

7. Ensures staff is trained on proper handling of equipment and cleaning chemicals as well as Material Safety Data Sheets and personal protective equipment

8. Maintains appropriate supply inventory to ensure items are readily available for staff

9. Assists custodial staff as needed in cleaning and maintaining areas of responsibility

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

Required Experience
Three (3) years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Previous supervisory or management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to supervise custodial teams within locations, zones, shifts and/or buildings Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of proper and safe use of all custodial cleaning methods, equipment and chemicals Knowledge of soft and hard floor care processes and techniques Ability to follow and perform established routine cleaning processes Mechanical and technical knowledge as it relates to the position Knowledge of Materials Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment, and awareness of safety protocols Knowledge of extraction, stripping, and refinishing floors

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management and project management Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced + DMV + Drug Screen

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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Supervisor, Custodial Services