OE Custodial Lead

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of OE Custodial Lead.

Position Details

Location Marine Research Center

1030 West Pier, Port of Gulfport

Gulfport, Mississippi, 39501

United States

Division Ocean Enterprise

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Pay Grade

N03

Posting Close Date August 1, 2024

Job Summary

Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership, development of an effective team of custodial personnel, participates in the care, cleaning, and general housekeeping of all buildings, and assists with special events. Under direction of supervisor serves as primary custodial lead.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and instruction to small groups of custodians by leading or directing custodial activities during scheduled work periods (including weekends), or when performing special cleaning projects and other events that are assigned (per work orders) by the supervisor.

• Makes work assignments in accordance with predetermined schedules, reviews the work of employees, and assists in training of new personnel. Trains, organizes, schedules, and assigns work routines to all applicable custodial employees.

• Must be able to show knowledge of and train employees on the following types of equipment: auto scrubbers, swing buffers, wet vacuums, ride on concrete scrubbers, ride on scrubbers, and pressure washers.

• Conducts inspection of buildings and grounds in assigned areas. Works with employees to ensure that assigned buildings work orders and complaints from their buildings are completed in a timely manner. Ensures that the custodians have the proper materials and supplies in the buildings to do the jobs effectively. Works with staff under him/her to make changes in the buildings’ schedules to ensure that the buildings are serviced in a timely manner. Assists in equipment inventories. Carries out foreman responsibilities (listed below) in a timely, fair, and objective manner.

• Assist in the maintenance and care of custodial and event services equipment and furnishing such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, pressure washers, tables, chairs, tents, podiums, and other related equipment and furnishing, as required.

• This position will require participation in call-out responsibilities and may require night shift responsibilities and weekend work. Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Reports damaged structures and equipment to supervisor.

• Serves as a member of the Ocean Enterprise Essential Personnel and as directed by the Ocean Enterprise Facilities Director and participates in pre-emergency preparations and post-emergency recovery efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). One year custodial supervisory experience and minimum three years working level custodial experience and/or related experience. Driver's License required. Must possess or be able to possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for access to the Port of Gulfport.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, professional standards and regulations, safety requirements and a knowledge of basic first aid.

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, and the use of custodial materials, tools, equipment, and chemicals.

• Skill in managing ones’ own time and the time of others while monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Skill in the operation of office equipment including, but not limited to, multiline telephone, video conference equipment, as well as computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and the ability to react and respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.

• Skill in material resources management through obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

• Ability to obtain a driver’s license prior to employment.

• Ability to operate, automatic floor scrubbers, buffers, and forklifts.

• Ability to perform hard floor care to include applying and removing stripper and applying multiple coats of floor wax.

• Ability to work nights and weekends when required.

• Ability to understand differences in cleaning chemicals.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.