Senior Superintendent of Building Services at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 496015

Work type: Full-time

Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories: Staff

Overview:Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Senior Superintendent of Building Services. This position will plan, supervise, and direct 'best in class' service in all phases of building and cleaning services related to the Mount Carmel campus and ancillary properties (est. 1.4 million square feet); which includes all custodial services in the Mount Carmel residence halls including scheduling, trash removal, cleaning of flooring, public spaces, restrooms, hallways, and stairwells. Responsible for all building services in all Mount Carmel buildings and ancillary properties including scheduling, general maintenance and repair, building upgrades, and carpentry work. Effectively manage and optimize production of a staff of maintenance supervisor, custodians, general mechanics, plumber as well as other employees as assigned by the Director of Facilities Operations at the Mount Carmel campus.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for general maintenance, preventative maintenance scheduling, and code compliance related to building repairs on the Mount Camel campus and ancillary properties including the timely response and resolution to work requests through the University's Computerized Maintenance Management System to work requests of students, faculty and staff while ensuring a safe environment by maintaining high university standards.


• Responsible for cleaning services in the residence hall areas including daily schedules and building turnover for the new academic year.


• Responsible for providing a strong sense of community with excellent customer service and relationships (particularly the Office of Residential Life and Admissions) while maintaining the buildings to promote an atmosphere which further fosters student achievement; ensuring that the community's needs and expectations for such services are met.


• Responsible for the assessment, development, communication, documentation, and implementation of daily and long-term building services work plan of action including minor renovations and capital improvements.


• Responsible for the procurement and inventory of all building services materials and equipment.


• Work toward the reduction of harmful cleaning chemicals while working in the direction of more environmentally friendly campuses.


• Responsible for the standardization of systems/services in the capital planning process.


• This position is considered essential personnel and will have off shift responsibilities based generally upon weather events.

Education Requirements:

• Vocational or technical training required


• Bachelor's degree preferred

Qualifications:

10 years building maintenance and cleaning services experience required.

Experience with providing excellent customer service and fostering a sense of community.

Good interpersonal and oral/written communications skills.

Proven managerial, fiscal, and organizational ability required; managerial experience in a union environment is preferred.

Valid CT driver's license.

Competency with Windows based platform; a working knowledge of work request systems and project management systems.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:



Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion and contact information for three references on the application form.

This shift for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.



Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: October 30, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

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