Duke University
Duke University is hiring: SENIOR SUPV, HOUSEKEEPING in Durham
Duke University, Durham, NC, United States, 27710
Occupational Summary
Perform supervisory duties in the care, cleaning, and general housekeeping of several buildings, residence areas, or sections of large buildings at Duke University. Responsibilities include hiring and training new employees and conducting first-step grievance hearings.
Work Performed
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires the ability to provide instructions and maintain records generally acquired through a partial high school education.
Experience
Work requires four years of cleaning or related experience necessary OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE to obtain knowledge of scope of housekeeping unit operations, or four years of supervisory experience to become familiar with accepted supervisory and personnel practices and standards.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Perform supervisory duties in the care, cleaning, and general housekeeping of several buildings, residence areas, or sections of large buildings at Duke University. Responsibilities include hiring and training new employees and conducting first-step grievance hearings.
Work Performed
- Establish and maintain housekeeping schedules and assign employees to specific areas for various housekeeping duties.
- Conduct comprehensive inspections to ensure the completion of work assignments.
- Ensure that work assignments are appropriately staffed and that employees have adequate supplies and equipment for task completion.
- Discuss general housekeeping procedures with personnel in the assigned area; recommend and implement changes in procedures as necessary.
- Maintain records and submit reports related to personnel, equipment, supplies, expenses, and general housekeeping activities.
- Take necessary action to address any mechanical, structural, or electrical conditions in need of repair or replacement.
- Perform various personnel functions, including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and scheduling vacations. Conduct first-step grievance hearings.
- Monitor and ensure the proper training of new personnel.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires the ability to provide instructions and maintain records generally acquired through a partial high school education.
Experience
Work requires four years of cleaning or related experience necessary OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE to obtain knowledge of scope of housekeeping unit operations, or four years of supervisory experience to become familiar with accepted supervisory and personnel practices and standards.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.