Custodial Supervisor - Owens Realty Services

Hartford, CT 06106

About the Job

Overview:
Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients.

With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.

Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.

Job Description:
SUMMARY - Under the general direction of a department or facility manager, performs supervisory work in general cleaning and maintenance, has immediate custodial responsibility in directing, and participating in the work of subordinate custodial personnel; does related work as required.

Job Title: Custodial Supervisor
Shift: 12PM - 8:30PM M-F plus on-call and additional hours as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures and standards of work.
Provides leadership and guidance to departmental personnel.
Assists the supervisor in developing the department's annual budget.
Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
Maintains proficiency in all techniques and equipment used by the custodians.
Ensures that quality standards are met, by inspecting completed work.
Makes recommendations to the manager for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety or to reduce costs.
Maintains good working relationships with other departments.
On an on-going basis, provides appropriate technical training to all custodial staff.
Investigates, documents and reports all unusual occurrences to the manager.
Ensures all equipment is tested regularly.
Schedules personnel for proper coverage of custodial services.
Conducts orientation and ongoing training for departmental personnel.
Provides regularly scheduled services to departmental personnel.
Maintains records of orientation and service training programs.
Performs minor maintenance repairs including: Fixing of plumbing leaks attributed to leaking faucets, loose drain connections, or faulty flush meters; evaluation of systemic mechanical problems including HVAC issues, semi-annual preventative maintenance programs to include the changing of belts and filters, oiling of motors and bearings, and all other designated mechanical assignments with preventative maintenance programs; replacing of switch covers, replacement of burned out lighting ballasts (no more than one at a time), replacing of burned out light bulbs, repair of minor wallboard damage, spot painting, all heating systems star-up procedures.
Maintains specific safety precautions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid CT driver's license as this position is required to drive own vehicle to multiple accounts.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) with a minimum of five (5) years experience in custodial service and 2 years of those as a supervisor.
Basic knowledge of all mechanical and utility systems including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of the organization. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; push/pull equipment; use arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, stoop, kneel or crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous materials and waste. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Benefits:
Our employees experience a dynamic and rewarding place to work. We have a reputation for outstanding customer service, professionalism, teamwork, and exceeding client expectations. We consider the employees of Owens Realty Services and Owens Facility Services to be one of our most valuable resources. Our employees treat others in a friendly and courteous manner and have respect for other employees, tenants, visitors and our clients property.

We look for employees who will:

Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs
Understand and support the company's direction
Provide superior service to our customers and employees
Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change
Manage human and financial resources wisely
Be a team player, helping others to succeed
Encourage open communication throughout the company
Treat all individuals with dignity and respect
Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others
Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them
Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them
Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company

Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

About Owens Realty Services:

Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients.With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings.Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut , Florida, North Carolina and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry.

Source : Owens Realty Services