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Building Service Supervisor

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Building Service Supervisor
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Posting Duration 12/3/2024 - 12/5/2024
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to be managerially responsible for and to provide direction and supervision to personnel in Bond Revenue Facilities on day shift (8:00 am-4:30 pm). It is this position's responsibility to adopt and practice the philosophies of participative management by actively participating in quality initiatives and developing good working relationships as well as to ensure compliance with all applicable codes negotiated through agreements/contracts from all employees under his/her direction.

The Building Service Supervisor improves the housekeeping of facilities by participating in the coordination of efforts of the Building Services division. This position assists in the research, testing, and training for new products, supplies, and equipment used in Building Services operations and provides input into the acquisition of products.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High School graduation or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of experience in building service operations or related work.
3. Two (2) years (24 months) in building custodial supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Supervisory ability.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. Strong customer service orientation.
4. Initiative and ability to solve problems and identify alternative solutions.
5. Ability to promote team building through effective and timely communication.
6. Knowledge of techniques and methods employed in commercial/institutional housekeeping.
7. Knowledge of Illinois and Federal regulations regarding health, safety, and employee right to know.
8. Ability to attend meetings during various times of day or night.
9. Ability and willingness to work varying and unusual work schedules.
10. Ability to work independently.
11. The incumbent must comply with all University policies and procedures, IDOL, EPA, OSHA, and safety regulations, and applicable union contracts.
12. Computer experience in Microsoft Office.


Salary

$4,835/month


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.