Auburn University
Overview
We’re seeking a dedicated and proactive Athletic Building Services Supervisor to lead facility operations and ensure our athletic spaces are maintained to the highest standards—supporting excellence both on and off the field.
This position is responsible for leading and managing custodial operations across Auburn University’s Athletic Department. This includes athletic buildings, stadiums, administrative units, auxiliary facilities, and oversight of third-party custodial vendors. This is a working supervisory role, requiring both leadership and hands-on custodial work in designated zones to ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and readiness for daily operations and events.
Essential Functions
Supervises, trains, and supports custodial staff in daily operations; provides hands-on custodial support as needed, including working independently in assigned zones; oversees third-party custodial vendors and ensures contract compliance; conducts regular inspections to ensure quality control, including floor care, custodial closets, and overall facility cleanliness.
Coordinates and executes custodial services for daily activities, special events, and game days; maintains and monitors custodial equipment inventory and oversees maintenance and repair of equipment such as floor machines, extractors, and vacuums; develops and implements floor care schedules and ensures timely execution.
Maintains accurate records of employee timecards, absences, work orders, and supply purchases; monitors and manages the custodial services budget; approves and manages custodial supply purchases and inventory.
Hires, trains, and provides ongoing feedback to custodial staff; plans and conducts safety and equipment training sessions; assesses training needs and develops curriculum and materials; tracks employee training and development activities. Due to the building specialists being exposed to bloodborne pathogens, ensure staff are trained, certified, and follow American Red Cross standards for cleaning and disposing of bodily fluids and other hazardous materials.
Serves as the primary point of contact for facility users regarding custodial services; addresses and resolves complaints or concerns related to custodial work; ensures clear communication of policies and procedures to all staff.
Responds to after-hours calls for emergencies, special events, and inclement weather; assesses and reports facility conditions during emergencies and advises leadership accordingly.
Conducts regular evaluations of custodial operations to identify efficiencies and areas for improvement; ensures compliance with safety standards and proper use of cleaning chemicals and techniques.
Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in custodial services, supervision of custodial staff, and/or facilities management.
Minimum Skills, License, And Certifications
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of custodial equipment, cleaning methods, and safety protocols.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to manage and motivate people, as well as the ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees.
Valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in an athletic or large institutional setting is desired.
Additional Details
Salary Range: $46,110 - $73,780
Job Category: Facilities/Skills Trades
Working Hours: 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F; nights and weekends as needed
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Please visit the Auburn University website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For internal postings and application, quick link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54171
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today!
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This position is responsible for leading and managing custodial operations across Auburn University’s Athletic Department. This includes athletic buildings, stadiums, administrative units, auxiliary facilities, and oversight of third-party custodial vendors. This is a working supervisory role, requiring both leadership and hands-on custodial work in designated zones to ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and readiness for daily operations and events.
Essential Functions
Supervises, trains, and supports custodial staff in daily operations; provides hands-on custodial support as needed, including working independently in assigned zones; oversees third-party custodial vendors and ensures contract compliance; conducts regular inspections to ensure quality control, including floor care, custodial closets, and overall facility cleanliness.
Coordinates and executes custodial services for daily activities, special events, and game days; maintains and monitors custodial equipment inventory and oversees maintenance and repair of equipment such as floor machines, extractors, and vacuums; develops and implements floor care schedules and ensures timely execution.
Maintains accurate records of employee timecards, absences, work orders, and supply purchases; monitors and manages the custodial services budget; approves and manages custodial supply purchases and inventory.
Hires, trains, and provides ongoing feedback to custodial staff; plans and conducts safety and equipment training sessions; assesses training needs and develops curriculum and materials; tracks employee training and development activities. Due to the building specialists being exposed to bloodborne pathogens, ensure staff are trained, certified, and follow American Red Cross standards for cleaning and disposing of bodily fluids and other hazardous materials.
Serves as the primary point of contact for facility users regarding custodial services; addresses and resolves complaints or concerns related to custodial work; ensures clear communication of policies and procedures to all staff.
Responds to after-hours calls for emergencies, special events, and inclement weather; assesses and reports facility conditions during emergencies and advises leadership accordingly.
Conducts regular evaluations of custodial operations to identify efficiencies and areas for improvement; ensures compliance with safety standards and proper use of cleaning chemicals and techniques.
Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in custodial services, supervision of custodial staff, and/or facilities management.
Minimum Skills, License, And Certifications
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of custodial equipment, cleaning methods, and safety protocols.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to manage and motivate people, as well as the ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees.
Valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in an athletic or large institutional setting is desired.
Additional Details
Salary Range: $46,110 - $73,780
Job Category: Facilities/Skills Trades
Working Hours: 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F; nights and weekends as needed
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Please visit the Auburn University website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For internal postings and application, quick link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54171
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today!
#J-18808-Ljbffr