Custodial Supervisor II - Housing Facilities

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Plans, schedules, and supervises custodial operations across University residence halls, ensuring efficient and high-quality services while maintaining a safe work environment. Assists in developing procedures and policies to enhance custodial operations and promote safety standards. Reports directly to the Custodial
Manager and steps in to represent them in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to safety protocols.pervises and evaluates custodial personnel, managing productivity and effectiveness while ensuring work orders are appropriately distributed. Monitors supply levels and oversees the distribution of custodial supplies to ensure efficient operations. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

• Conducts daily inspections of residence hall facilities, including laundry rooms, lounges, office spaces, hallways, stairwells, lobby/reception areas, and University apartment buildings, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to maintenance standards.
• Monitors and inspects all special cleaning requests for residence hall facilities, including student rooms, lounges, and common areas, ensuring that they meet established cleanliness standards.
• Trains summer temporary OPS custodial staff, monitors their work to ensure standards are being met, and assigns daily responsibilities to maintain efficient operations.
• Responsible for escorting external vendors in and out of residence halls, ensuring compliance with security protocols and maintaining a safe environment.
• Acts as a liaison between department staff and custodial staff during special events to address custodial needs and resolve any issues. Assists with the planning and implementation of special project set-up and cleaning tasks.
• Inspects all residential student rooms to ensure cleanliness and adherence to standards, particularly before Housing check-in, transfer week, and Housing check-out. Investigates and evaluates cleaning complaints from staff and residential students, taking appropriate action to address concerns.
• Provides recommendations to the Custodial Manager regarding the purchase of custodial equipment and supplies, as well as the development of custodial policies and procedures.
• Responsible for overseeing and conducting regular supply inventory to ensure adequate stock levels, track usage, and identify replenishment needs.
• Works with Custodial Manager, Building Operations Manager, and Maintenance Manager to determine current and future custodial training needs for staff.
• Handles special projects as assigned by the Custodial Manager, ensuring timely completion and adherence to departmental standards.
• Assists the Custodial Manager and departmental staff with emergency and crisis management related to residence hall facilities, including events such as hurricanes, floods, fires, and other unforeseen incidents, ensuring prompt and effective responses.
• Performs essential duties during any emergencies, such as hurricanes, storms and/or any other University emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during University emergency closings with appropriate notification by department administrator.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

High school diploma and three (3) years of experience as a Custodial Supervisor.

Custodial or housekeeping experience within the hospitality industry.

Administrative

• Begin time: 7:00 AM
• End time: 3:30 PM

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Must be able to work with cleaning chemicals, liquid, solid waste and soiled material.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel locally

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.