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Building Services Supervisor - Custodial

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The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number: 0601103
Position Title: Building Services Supervisor - Custodial
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Staff Term: 12 Months
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): Thurs - Mon 3:00pm- 11:30pm
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Position Type: Staff
Department: Building Services
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Oversees and performs work covering all phases of daily custodial work, ensuring that facilities are sanitized and/or maintained in accordance with all applicable codes and safety regulations and are representative of a leading art and design institution. Responsible for the organization of day-to-day work and direct supervision of the custodial staff. Actively fosters a team setting, with keen attention to customer and employee needs, as well as customer service. Prepares schedules, assigns work, and provides training. Coordinates and interacts with external suppliers to obtain and review service offerings and prices and make recommendations to management. Serves as backup on all custodial-related issues during the absence of the Custodial Manager.

Essential Functions:

  • Hire, train, supervise, and ensure continued development of custodial staff to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and contact suppliers for services and goods, such as trash removal, carpet cleaning, and window washing.
  • Responsible for the effective inventory processes, maintenance, and distribution of equipment and materials used by custodians.
  • Serve as initial point of contact in emergency situations.
  • Complete and maintain electronic records, logs, and forms.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Valid Drivers License with a safe driving record
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1-3 Years supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3-5 Years supervisory experience
  • Ability to navigate Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
Compensation and Benefits
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $22/hr.
Physical Demands
Walking, climbing and standing. Able to lift 50 lbs
ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date: 05/03/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Required Documents
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  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter