Building Services Assistant Foreman II - Facilities Services - UTK

JobID: 8821

Category: Facilities Services

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-07-01T17:24:11+00:00

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The Building Services Assistant Foreman is fully trained in all aspects of general cleaning and is able to perform carpet shampooing, hard floor maintenance, recycling removal, lavatory cleaning, office cleaning, and all other routine cleaning procedures. The position holder should also be skilled in training new employees, inspecting buildings for cleanliness, and must be computer literate.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Required Qualifications

• Education:

• High school diploma or GED

• Experience:

• Two years of custodial experience

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have basic computer skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Office

• Skills in hard floor and carpet care

• Other Conditions

• Valid driver's license

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
• Vocational or technical training in a relevant field
• Up to a Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Work Location

• University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an onsite position
• Performs general cleaning.
• Lead a team of Building Services employees,
• Provides relief help when needed, leads project work, and provides quality control levels for their responsible area.
• The Assistant Foreman is familiar with the zone's employees, the areas of responsibility, and the equipment and cleaning tasks necessary to complete and maintain the responsibilities of the group.
• Training and working alongside new/seasoned employees to demonstrate how to properly clean and maintain all cleanliness standards as well as to instruct them on the proper use and care of equipment
• Responsible for the knowledge of care and maintenance of all flooring surfaces in their area including marble flooring, terrazzo, vinyl, VCT, ceramic, concrete, carpet, wood, and cork surfaces.
• Responsible for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of floors in their area and is able to train team members on these procedures
• Provides coverage in the absence of the Foreman and is knowledgeable of all zone responsibilities and issues
• Completes daily reports, work orders, time books, and supply ordering, receiving, and distribution
• Provides customer service to campus personnel
• Performs general cleaning.
• Lead a team of Building Services employees,
• Provides relief help when needed, leads project work, and provides quality control levels for their responsible area.
• The Assistant Foreman is familiar with the zone's employees, the areas of responsibility, and the equipment and cleaning tasks necessary to complete and maintain the responsibilities of the group.
• Training and working alongside new/seasoned employees to demonstrate how to properly clean and maintain all cleanliness standards as well as to instruct them on the proper use and care of equipment
• Responsible for the knowledge of care and maintenance of all flooring surfaces in their area including marble flooring, terrazzo, vinyl, VCT, ceramic, concrete, carpet, wood, and cork surfaces.
• Responsible for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of floors in their area and is able to train team members on these procedures
• Provides coverage in the absence of the Foreman and is knowledgeable of all zone responsibilities and issues
• Completes daily reports, work orders, time books, and supply ordering, receiving, and distribution
• Provides customer service to campus personnel