Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time 37.5 hours per weekGenerous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunitiesAu Mahi | What You Will Do As Cleaning Manager at the University of Canterbury (UC), you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all cleaning activities within the University campus. You will:
Lead a team of cleaning staff to ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation standards are consistently met across all University facilities.Ensure strategic and operational objectives are met through the attraction, development, and retention of high-caliber staff.Ensure the cleaning team provides a functional, effective, and customer-focused service in alignment with the Property and Campus Services Plan and UC Vision.Ensure the cleaning services function effectively and efficiently within budget parameters.Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.Uphold the University's commitment to providing a clean, safe, and conducive learning environment for all stakeholders.You will have at least 7 years of commercial cleaning experience in a management position, and you will be able to demonstrate experience in:
Managing and developing a team.Development and maintenance of quality standards for the provision of services.Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.Managing contracts and monitoring and maintaining service level agreements for external suppliers and services.Performance in managing waste/cleaning services across a large organization with sustainability/recycling targets.Managing a budget.Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, national standards, professional and other guidelines, procedures, and practices.Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.Computer literacy with MS Office and analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to demonstrate alignment with our organization's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.UC is made up of approximately 150 buildings across 87 hectares, covering a gross floor area of 223,000m². The University of Canterbury (UC) is situated on a beautiful campus located in Ilam, Christchurch. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a community that encompasses sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration resulting in a safe, secure, and inspirational environment.
Nga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behavior and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can and make UC a great place to work and study.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities, and generous superannuation and leave provisions.
The closing date for this position is: 26 November 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries regarding the application process. Please forward these to ******.
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.
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