Housekeeping Supervisor II

• Supervises and coordinates cleaning activities ensuring housekeeping quality standards are maintained. Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns and inspects work; trains and evaluates assigned personnel.
• Reviews and evaluates housekeeping and custodial programs and provides advice to management regarding policies.
• Supervises cleaning activities in assigned areas including washing furnishings, windows, tile, fixtures, equipment and floors; vacuuming, dusting and polishing specified areas and/or furnishings.
• Sanitizing and disinfecting bathroom areas; supervises the removal and transport of refuse from assigned areas to appropriate disposal location.
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in department; initiates and/or prepares all documentation related to purchase transactions.
• Selects vendors, manages the ordering process; performs and demonstrates procedures for mixing cleaning solutions according to specifications.
• Loads and transports service cart with required materials and supplies to designated areas.
• Performs housekeeper duties as required.

• Four years in housekeeping in a lead or supervisory capacity required.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the procedures, equipment and supplies used in housekeeping.

• Skill in the use and maintenance of housekeeping tools and equipment;
• Skill in the selection and application of housekeeping chemicals and supplies;
• Skill in providing guidance and training to others; in overseeing a large housekeeping unit; in selecting applicants for employment.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of assigned housekeeping personnel; to estimate supply and equipment needs; to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Skill to operate assigned tools and housekeeping equipment; to work with chemicals and cleaning solutions;
• Skill to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Skill to lift and transport supplies and refuse; and to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.