Maintenance Supervisor - Buildings at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 496071

Work type: Full-time

Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories: Staff

Overview:Quinnipiac University invites applicants to apply for the position of Maintenance Supervisor, Building Services. This position will assist with the overall management 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, stairwells, and other tasks as assigned by the Senior Superintendent of Building Services. Assist with effectively managing and optimizing production of custodians, general mechanics, plumber as well as other employees as assigned and external contractors as assigned by the Senior Superintendent of Building Services. In absence of the Senior Superintendent of Building Services, the Maintenance Supervisor assumes planning, leading, and directing responsibilities.About Quinnipiac:Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management of the general maintenance/repair, cleaning and building services to Mount Carmel and ancillary properties and including the timely response and resolution to work requests of students, faculty, and staff.


• 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.


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


• Assist with the general maintenance and building repairs on the Mount Carmel campus and ancillary properties including the timely response and resolution to work requests of students, faculty and staff.


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


• Assist with the development and implementation of daily and long-term building services work plan of action including minor renovations and capital improvements.


• Assist with 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 campus.


• 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:

3-5 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.



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.

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 07, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

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