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Title: Building Service Supervisor
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Janitorial

Job Summary

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/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$4,835/month

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma 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.

Work Hours

Core work hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to climb stairs and to remain on feet for extended periods of time.
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

January 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

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.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilistu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.