26-132 Custodial Team Lead (CW2) - Custodial Services Department

About the Department

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Custodial Services Department invites applicants for the position of Custodial Team Lead. 

The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. 

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. This position is responsible for the operational conduct of housekeeping services for an assigned area within the University including academic, administrative, residential, and athletic facilities areas. The custodial team lead provides staffing and operational oversight for two to ten employees engaged in providing the full range of housekeeping services.

The custodial team leader will delegate the authority to prioritize work within the assigned area to maintain departmental work standards, work assignments, cleaning policies and procedure goals and objectives. This position requires you to make decisions based on a full knowledge of these guidelines. Deviations from these guidelines must be reported and/or approved by supervisor or management.

The ideal candidate values teamwork and collaboration, is dependable, takes initiative, solves problems effectively, communicates clearly, and supports organizational change. The Facilities team values effort and pride in a job well done.

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

Position Duties

• One year as a Custodial Worker 1 (commonwealth title) OR;
• One year of experience performing custodial work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in custodial work
• Knowledge of aseptic and sanitation materials hazards and safety guidelines
• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Other Qualifications

Salary and benefits are dictated by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.
  
Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. 
  
 Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available. 
  
 Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist. 
  
 All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks. 
  
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer.

Email hrs@wcupa.edu for questions regarding the application process.