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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Zone Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Facility Services Operations
SALARY RANGE: $87,675.00 - $99,631.00
The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
WHO WE ARE:
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant, regionally focused University that welcomes over 16,000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties, which include Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff, numbering approximately 2,500, of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.
The University’s unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial, entrepreneurial, and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County, and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships, particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.
Why Join the University of Windsor?
We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being, professional growth, and work–life balance. As a valued member of our community, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs. • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, family matters, financial planning, and overall well-being.
• Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.
Join an institution that values people, purpose, and lifelong learning — and build a career where you can thrive.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Zone Supervisor is responsible for front-line supervision and leadership of custodial and maintenance services in all buildings under the scope of Facility Services Operations which includes planning and coordination of work assignments, supporting staff and maintaining a high standard of service. This position will provide oversight and building maintenance supervision to facilities within a designated zone on the campus.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
• College Diploma or equivalent education in a related field as determined by the employer
• Must have one (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a comparable custodial or maintenance leadership role preferably within a unionized environment
• Ability to supervise, lead and coach a large team where individuals work independently
• Knowledge and ability to consistently interpret current collective agreements
• Knowledge of applicable health & safety legislation (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety Act)
• Knowledge of best practices in custodial services, non-hazardous waste reduction and environmental programs
• Ability to instruct staff on a wide range of chemicals, cleaning techniques and equipment
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, email, and other related programs.
• Must possess effective oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license (Class G).
• Ability to estimate costs and manage budgets
• Ability to take initiative use good judgement and creatively solve problems and find efficiencies to improve services
• Knowledge of skilled trades and their functions in relation to completing maintenance and repairs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Understanding of how program systems work and a general understanding of fire alarm systems
• Certificate of Qualification in a related trade (plumber, electrician, carpenter, stationary engineer, etc.)
Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.
In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator ([email protected]). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).
APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY THROUGH UWIN PEOPLE (CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES) FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS; Career Page FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.
