HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

The hours for the position will be 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Mon-Fri, and some availability for coverage for events on weekends.

Under general direction, coordinates and supervises all aspects of daily and periodic cleaning in university complexes to include inspection of university living areas to ensure cleanliness; supervises assistant supervisors and custodians; determines appropriate staffing levels required for work projects; meets with occupants to monitor/ensure standards of cleanliness; may coordinate setup for events on all campuses.

Essential Functions: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Supervises daily work of assistant supervisors and custodians; inspects all assigned areas daily to ensure work is being carried out properly and orderly
• Evaluates performance of custodial personnel; prepares and submits disciplinary action and incident reports; counsels' employees.
• Designates shift and area work assignments for custodians and lead personnel; interprets contract; conducts training programs for custodians; implements new procedures and policies.
• Maintains records and correspondence; prepares reports; submits purchase requisitions for supplies; maintains supply inventory and accounts; contacts vendors; prepares and submits progress reports on building conditions.
• Establishes and monitors working relationships with students, faculty, staff, co-workers, and visitors.
• Coordinates various cleaning projects; receives equipment, uniforms, and paper orders; operates all cleaning equipment.
• Coordinates setup for events on all campuses and ensures proper staffing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

3 years of progressively responsible custodial work experience, preferably in a hotel, hospital or residence hall facility,

2 years of supervisory experience.

Skills:

Knowledge of cleaning methods and materials

Supervisory skills

Customer service skills; written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal/human relations skills

Training skills

Report preparation skills

Ability to conduct custodial inspections

Ability to plan and organize

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical and Working Conditions:

Ability to walk throughout the campus.

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Ability to operate carpet extractor, floor buffers, and various cleaning equipment

HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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