Building Services Foreman Facilities Services UTK at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe Building Services Foreman serves as an on-duty supervisor within the Building Services unit and is responsible for supervising up to 30 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring that adequate supplies are in inventory that equipment is in working order for overseeing building cleanliness according to APPA standards scheduling employee coverage and scheduling project addition the foreman must submit daily reports of time spent by each employee in each area communicate with customers and initiate tiny trash and total cleaning sustainability goals. FML reports injury reports vehicle accident reports as well as annual training fall under the foremans responsibility.ResponsibilitiesLead work teamsConducts daily building inspections to assess cleanlinessMake job assignments and assigns work projects to employeesEvaluates employee performanceTrain new employees as well as re-train existing employees as neededBe willing and have the ability to teach formal training classesReport and correct any unsafe working conditions according to OSHA and University standardsServe as the point of contact for customers on frequencies set-ups charges recycling tiny trash and total cleaning sustainability.Performs general office work including daily work reports time entry and record keepingResponsible for filling out FML reports injury reports and vehicle accident reportsCreate schedules to ensure personnel coverage requirements are met as well as schedule shift meetingPerforms daily public relations with UT employees students and visitorsQualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GEDExperience: Five years of custodial experience with one year of supervisory experienceKnowledge Skills Abilities:Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.)Ability to climb ladders.Ability to lift 60 lbs. assisted 40 lbs. unassisted.Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to operate power equipment: scrubbers buffers extractors etc.Ability to accurately evaluate building cleanliness efficient personnel use and employee performance.Ability to direct and lead employees. Other ConditionsValid Drivers LicenseSuccessful completion of the Cleaning Certification Program within 1 year of hire date.Applicant must be willing to participate in the FS Facilitating Successful Leaders program; a 6-month probationary period that provides the employee with clearly defined expectations and supervisory feedback that is designed to develop and support successful leaders within Facilities Services.Preferred QualificationsEducation: Up to a Bachelors Degree in a related fieldOther relevant licenses/certificationsExperience: Five years of supervisory experience in a custodial roleWork LocationUniversity of Tennessee Knoxville TN CampusCompensation and BenefitsUT market range:MR07Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehereFind more information on UT BenefitshereAbout the DepartmentUT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxvilles largest non-academic department team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair custodial needs landscaping and lawncare utility work in-house and capital construction projects facilities planning and design environmental initiatives pest control campus event services and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students staff faculty and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. Key Skills Academics,Catering,Baking,Insurance Sales,Business Support,Broadcast Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1