When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

The Facilities Department is looking to fill a Custodial Supervisor position that will primarily focus on overseeing daily operations. The role involves working as part of the custodial management team and sharing responsibilities to deliver high-quality service to the campus community, while fostering a positive team environment. This position reports directly to the Custodial Operations Manager. Internal candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed."One team, one mission"The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Primary focus is on the oversight of daily operations; scheduling and supervision of staff and providing coverage to meet the campus needs.
Specific accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in all relationships, effective active listening skills and appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Demonstrates ability to provide professional communications in all interactions, including face-to-face and by phone or radio. Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and timely responses for services and accuracy of information. Demonstrated ability to behave in a professional, helpful and friendly manner to provide quality experiences in all interactions and communications and strive to build confidence in community members. Demonstrated ability to maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the collective bargaining contract and workplace policies and procedures that apply to assigned workforce. Demonstrates an ability to follow established policies and procedures and consistently and fairly applies. Demonstrates an ability to modify or establish policies as needed.

Demonstrated ability to effectively and consistently apply time management, problem solving, and planning skills in the implementation of processes. Demonstrates a general understanding of buildings and campus to effectively manage and meet campus and customer needs. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet functional accountabilities. Ability to forecast and manage an operational budget within area of responsibility.

Demonstrates ability to understand and use functionality of facilities management systems for providing accurate and timely data for reporting purposes. Demonstrates a solid understanding of computer skills, functionality and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Google and other software used to carry out job duties.

Demonstrated ability to teach and train others on the functions required to perform responsibilities, including proper use of equipment, safe handling of chemicals, and computer skills. Demonstrates continuous learning to advance professional growth and facilities operations.

Demonstrated knowledge of Colgate managerial processes and requirements, to include:

Demonstrated ability to select, develop and retain high performing work teams to include:

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

This position is deemed essential under the University's Essential Personnel Policy.

Weekdays, Evenings, Occasional Weekends.The standard shift for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, flexibility is required to accommodate and support other schedules and shifts as needed.

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws or Executive Orders.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.