Section Supervisor - Housekeeping

Lubbock

42198BR

University Student Housing

Position Description

Supervises a section in a department that has institutional oversight responsibilities; coordinates activities of personnel and procedures to carry out departmental objectives according to established policies and procedures.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Promotes and practices safety in the workplace and ensures that all team members are following proper procedures.
• Assigns, schedules and supervises all custodial staff assigned to your area. Follow up on visual and written inspections, do daily walks of buildings, and prepare weekend and on-call schedules - planning and scheduling for the holiday break and summer conferences and clean-up.
• Participates in custodial work when needed, works the weekend callback as scheduled, responds to emergencies as needed, and dispatches staff to emergency situations in a timely manner. Assumes supervisor duties in the absence of the Unit Manager.
• Assists the Unit Manager in the hiring and termination of employees. Maintains accurate records and the necessary paperwork in reporting accidents, attendance, Time Clock Plus approval, and yearly evaluations as well as any disciplinary counseling.
• Reports any damages or repairs and monitors all supply orders and equipment replacement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in job related field plus three years experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to supervise, motivate and communicate with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to problem solve to achieve acceptable results.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.97

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F: 7:30am-4:30pm; emergency calls, weekend schedule, move in; travel as needed for conferences or training; on call or variable work schedule

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.