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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:

– Supervisor

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates appropriate knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. Demonstrates baseline planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Reviews completed work of others to verify accuracy and quality. Follows recommended approaches to assigned work. Supervises assigned staff and coordinates routine work activities. Monitors employee interactions and facilitates a productive working environment. Communicates instructions and policies in a consistent, effective and timely manner. Identifies and addresses concerns appropriately. Makes recommendations for possible solutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows standard operating procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems
– Applies proven and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on difficult work assignments, conferring with manager on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– Organizes work of direct reports and may set priorities within general guidelines established by manager
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

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 and accurately both verbally and in written materials

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00