Housekeeping Manager

Under the general direction of the University Apartment Area Managers, both north and south, the Principal Housekeeping Manager oversees housekeeping functions for 3,638 off campus apartment units within 86 complexes, as well as two condominium buildings, and three single family homes in accordance with established University and departmental guidelines. The residential housing communities range from 2,000-4,000 student residents, families, and faculty in residence hall and apartment communities. The communities managed range from 500,000 sq ft to 2.8 million sq ft of public area/auxiliary meeting, classroom, auditorium, outdoor and recreational space, residence hall rooms, and apartments. The facilities are in operation and staffed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, year-round. Responsible for daily supervision of between 16-24 full-time career Senior Custodians and up to 35 seasonal casual contractor staff. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate direct reports. Manage complex deep cleaning summer operations. Assist in the preparation and management of a departmental labor budget and expenditures of approximately $2,800,000. Manage supply inventory and expenditures. Provide on-the-job training and supervision to staff, including proper use of chemicals and equipment, and ensure compliance with published safety standards. Responsible for establishing and maintaining cohesive working relationship with other departments, such as the rental and facilities staff to maintain an efficient and effective organization capable of contributing to assurances of full occupancies, as well as employee and customer satisfaction. This position will need to travel to/from various off-site work locations and operate a university vehicle.