Cleaning Team Leader
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DepartmentFM - HousekeepingJob SummaryThe Cleaning Team Leader - Projects and Scheduling position is a working supervisor role responsible for the day-to-day direction of the cleaning team while cleaning, inspecting, inventorying campus properties. The focus of this position is to also support the Bowdoin Sustainable Cleaning Program, working collaboratively with the housekeeping management team by providing training, coaching, and quality assurance through condition assessments and inspections. The size of the physical area and number of employees assigned will vary according to use and purpose of assigned facility, volume of pedestrian traffic, and intensity and frequency of the cleaning process. The Team Leader will work in collaboration with the cleaning management team.Perform general cleaning work assignments following established procedures and in compliance with the Bowdoin College Housekeeping standards which involves utilizing machinery, College provided products, floor stripping and refinishing, and training others to complete those tasks.Supervise, direct, assist and review the team's completion of assigned cleaning tasks in accordance with established criteria, adjusting and inspecting work, carrying out special instructions, or resolving cleaning problems as needed. Attend all scheduled training sessions and meetings.Provide daily staff oversight , report any damage, and initiate maintenance service requests.Maintain inventory of supplies, keep closets clean and free from clutter, and move furniture/office equipment as necessary.Schedule daily coverage for buildings to adjust for vacations/sick days and communicate with team accordingly. Plan and schedule work for the completion of daily customer work orders.Plan and coordinate the daily, weekly, and monthly projects, including floor and carpet maintenance, window cleaning, other cleaning projects, and College reunion and summer cleaning needs. Schedule equipment moving and other logistics as needed.Provide coverage and support for Cleaning Team Leader - Quality and Training and/or Cleaning Supervisor as needed.Guide and train new staff members on how to perform duties in accordance with established standards. Responsibilities include providing on-boarding and training for housekeeping team members, assist in working with supply vendors and support implementation of supply vendor training, and provide individual training/coaching as needed to address opportunities for improvement.Guide and train new staff members on how to perform duties in accordance with established standards. Responsibilities include providing on-boarding and training for housekeeping team members, assist in working with supply vendors and support implementation of supply vendor training, and provide individual training/coaching as needed to address opportunities for improvement.Perform quality inspections and condition assessments on campus in a scheduled and timely manner. Follow up on quality and completion of daily work orders when finished.The starting pay range for this position will be $20.50/hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience.Education/Skills RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED required.Excellent customer service skills.Ability to communicate and relate well with a variety of people both on and off campus.Ability to work successfully both independently and in a team with minimum supervision.Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.Ability to lead a group to successful task completion.Valid driver's license required and must meet the eligibility requirements of the College's Motor Vehicle Policy.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and e-mail; willingness and initiative to use technology and learn new software applications as necessary.Preferred:Prior experience using work order system software.Experience Requirements and/or EquivalentsMinimum of four years of related experience at an institution of higher education or equivalent, including a minimum of one year in a trainer or supervisory capacity.Experience developing and implementing cleaning schedules for both daily work and projects.Effective time management skills.Preferred:Knowledge of cleaning time standards for housekeeping tasks.Prior experience using cleaning industry management software and maintenance management software is preferred.Standard Work Days and HoursStandard Cleaning schedules include: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm.; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; 3:00 - 11:30 pm; days of the week may vary.Primary schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.Special events and coverage issues may necessitate overtime hours, including weekends and holidays. Work assignments are reviewed and revised as necessary.Special Instructions to ApplicantFirst consideration will be given to internal candidates.About BowdoinBowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff â with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.Employment CategoryFull Time Year RoundOpen Until FilledNoFTE1.00Benefits EligibleYesPay TypeHourlyType of PostingInternal/ExternalEEO InformationBowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.#J-18808-Ljbffr