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Environmental Services

The Environmental Services Supervisor oversees the daily operations of an environmental services team to ensure a clean, safe, and sustainable environment within University facilities; coordinates custodial and general maintenance activities; implements environmental policies and leads a team to maintain high standards; ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and quality standards.

• Hire, train, evaluate, and supervise employees; provide ongoing feedback, support, and development opportunities
• Develop work plans, including tasks to be performed and time required; prioritize and issue work assignments; provide direction to employees; inspect work for quality and productivity
• Coordinate work schedule, including planning for overtime, vacation requests, unexpected absences, etc.; approve timecards
• Develop and provide training; ensure staff is trained on the most current methodologies, safety practices, and technology
• Ensure the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain accurate records
• May manage and administer budget; monitor expenses and other cost control measures; work within established budget or spending limit
• Research, recommend, and order equipment, supplies, and materials; coordinate with external vendors
• Implement, enforce, and make recommendations for work rules, policies, procedures, and safety protocols
• Perform inspections of work and worksites; investigate and report incidents or accidents
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers and designated vendors; resolve issues or may make recommendations on how to resolve issues
• Ensure environmental services operations adhere to OSHA and other relevant health and safety regulations; monitor personal protective equipment usage and implementation; review safety data; make and seek opportunities for improvement
• Implement sustainable practices within the facility, such as reducing waste and energy consumption; stay informed about environmental regulations and best practices
• Interact with facility occupants to address concerns and provide high-quality service
• Follow Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions; participate in grievance procedures

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00