General Foreperson

3 weeks ago

Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada Dalhousie University Full time
Job Summary

Reporting to the Custodial Supervisor, the General Foreperson (G/F) is responsible for the day-to-day aspects of custodial maintenance and plays an important leadership role in the daily management of custodians, which includes the following; scheduling/pre-planning work, directing and monitoring work-related activity, ensuring that work is performed in a safe manner adhering to all related safety guidelines and regulations, quality of workmanship, work process efficiency, production costs and manage the morale and motivation of the staff. The G/F must be familiar with and capable of performing all duties of the Working Foreperson (W/F).

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinates all custodial work.
• Ensures FM Safety Program and all relevant safety legislation is adhered to.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may assume the supervisory function.
• Assigns work to and supervises W/F as it relates to summer work within residence.
• Orders cleaning materials for staff, coordinates delivery to specific locations.
• Co-ordinates overtime distribution as required and approved by the Supervisor.
• Evaluates cleaning routes for on-going viability.
• Ensures custodial daily time entry is accurate, complete and approved utilizing FAMIS.
• Utilizing FAMIS, plans ahead and expedites work to ensure staff time, material, and other resources are utilized to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provides training for new staff.
• Evaluates W/F performance in supervising staff and projects.
• Participates in evaluations of probationary employees.
• Inventories and allocates equipment.
• Utilizing FAMIS, may generate Purchase Requisitions for special work.
• Advises supervisor of staffing complement requirements.
• Ensures staff are properly trained and adequately skilled to perform assigned tasks.
• Participates in meetings as required.
• Performs scheduling duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work weekends as operational needs require.

Note

This position is physically demanding. Extensive kneeling, bending, standing and squatting required.

Required Qualifications

• Conversant with the FM Safety program and takes leadership role in promoting safety.
• Knowledge and regular training in WHMIS and applicable safety legislation; as well as safety pertaining to laboratories Red Labs).
• Knowledgeable concerning the work performed by the employees in the department/areas to which s/he is assigned.
• Knowledgeable of the duties of his/her Supervisor.
• Comprehensive understanding of Dalhousie’s cleaning practices and equipment.
• Superior knowledge of cleaning products used at Dalhousie.
• Detailed understanding of custodial routing.
• Knowledge and experience with budgets & budget reports (preferred).
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.), FAMIS
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, initiative and ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Develops effective working relationships with custodians and customers.
• Motivates and leads by example.
• Team oriented and works in a collaborative manner with clients and fellow employees.
• Client focused – seeks client input and responds in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Pursues and contributes input that promotes process improvement.
• Respects diversity – treats others with respect, demonstrates an understanding of individual’s special needs and the duty to accommodate, avoids unnecessary conflict.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct. Accepts ownership and accountability for own actions.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers, employees, supervisors and clients.

Assets

Additional Information

LOCATION: Campus Pool Crew
SUPERVISOR: Blair Westhaver
WORK SCHEDULE: September to April- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
May to August- Thursday to Monday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Application Consideration

Bargaining unit employees are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate and will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

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