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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Senior Manager - Housekeeping Operations

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$62.7k - $84k/yr
Senior
Durham, NC, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Work requires knowledge of housekeeping functions normally acquired through five years of progressive experience in housekeeping operations, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Work requires communicative, cognitive, and analytical skills normally acquired through a high school degree or equivalent.
  • Candidates should have experience supporting large-scale facilities, events, or operations within an athletics environment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and coordinate housekeeping functions for assigned University buildings; analyze and plan complex housekeeping programs and schedules, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, supplies, and equipment for performance of duties.
  • Recommend solutions for operational problems in work schedules, non-routine service, personnel utilization, and non-scheduled jobs.
  • Recommend policies and procedures for University housekeeping operations; plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to ensure compliance with established practices, implement new policies, and keep employees abreast of current standards and procedures; recommend guidelines to determine acceptable cleanliness levels for University buildings; monitor and participate in inspections; analyze training needs and determine the most effective course of action to address deficiencies.
  • Provide support in coordinating staff and leadership training with the Operations Manager of Logistics and Training, and provide hands-on reinforcement of training and information.
  • Prepare periodic reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
  • Manage personnel functions including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.
  • Provide ongoing training for supervisors and assistant supervisors to conduct onsite quality audits and effectively manage and motivate staff.
  • Coordinate and conduct planned and scheduled building audits of all existing and new university spaces to ensure consistency of cleaning standards and service levels throughout environmental services.
  • Ensure direct reports comply with all requirements, including safety, quality assurance, and key performance indicators; hold direct reports accountable to department requirements and standards.
  • Communicate with peers and customers in a timely manner; prepare for, attend, and engage in customer meetings; support the Director in work-loading processes, new facility startups, and other special projects.

About the company

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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