*Housekeeping Supervisor

Responsible for supervising a group of housekeeping workers and performing a variety of housekeeping tasks. Exercises some discretion while following established standards.

Representative Duties:

• Directs and inspects work of housekeeping employees.

• Supervises housekeeping crews on special jobs such as waxing and window washing. 

• Provides procedure orientation and training for new housekeeping employees. 

• Performs housekeeping tasks, to include make readies, in addition to performing minor maintenance and repairs on floor care equipment. 

• Contacts with others are of a routine nature

• Relieves housekeepers as needed. 

• Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of and adhere to health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks. 

• Will complete clerical duties to include payroll, time and attendance reviews.

• Will complete essential human resources tasks to include interviewing, training, and positive discipline.

• Will serve in an on-call duty rotation. Will require some weekend shifts and required overtime work, scheduled in advance.

• May be designated as an ” essential position” during emergency closures. May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Education: High school diploma or GED AND: 

• 18 months housekeeping or custodial experience, including 6 months supervisory.

 Skills:

• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions.
• Communicates orally and/or in writing as required to exchange information.
• Ability to use basic computer skills
• Uses tools or equipment in a manner requiring competence derived from previous training.

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license required: Occasional driving required in order to oversee and support staff in various locations.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Mopping, sweeping, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Cleaning and dusting of furniture and any wood work.
• Collection and disposing of wastepaper and refuse
• Vacuuming carpeted areas.
• Maintenance of lavatories and rest rooms.
• Shoveling of snow from doorways and sidewalks.
• Lifting and carrying loads up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Excessive use of arms in a back and forth motion.
• Excessive stooping and bending.
• Exposure to odors.
• Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Climbing stairs.
• May be designated as an “essential position” during emergency closures.
• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

Supervision: Position serves as a supervisor to other full-time and temporary positions.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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