Building/Ground Supervisor II

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC is seeking a Custodial and Grounds Supervisor to lead daily operations, coordinate room setups, and train staff. The role requires ensuring safety and environmental health guidelines are followed and includes additional duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will oversee custodial and grounds staff, participate in safety compliance, and support department needs while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees custodial and grounds staff in daily care and improvement of grounds, equipment, buildings and furnishings.
• Plans and coordinates setup for meeting rooms.
• Provides ongoing training of staff.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Oversees custodial, grounds keeping staff in the daily care and improvement of grounds, equipment, buildings and furnishings. Provides ongoing training of staff. Plans and coordinates setup for meeting rooms. Receives training to comply with the rules and guidelines of OSHA, Risk Management, and Environmental Health and Safety Office of Clemson University. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 40% - Coordination and Oversight: Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily work and assigns tasks to staff to prepare for the daily activities of custodians. Conducts regular inspections to identify and correct custodial and maintenance issues. Communicates protocols of building security coordinators responsible for designated areas.
• 30% - Inspecting and Compliance: Conducts inspections and schedules preventative maintenance of facilities and equipment, including safety equipment and motorized equipment. Establishes housekeeping standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Performs initial security checks of building upon arrival. Recognizes and reports hazardous materials and chemicals. Notifies facilities dispatcher of maintenance problems and breakdowns. Records and documents activities of assigned areas. Complies with the safety rules and guidelines of OSHA, Risk Management and the Environmental Safety Office of Clemson University.
• 10% - Equipment Maintenance and Inventory Management: Prepares and maintains inventory of equipment, chemicals, supplies and personal protective equipment used by staff. Updates inventory and recycling report form monthly.
• 10% - Personnel Management: Completes and approves personnel action forms for staff. Compiles vacation requests. Completes annual employee performance evaluations. Selects and chairs interview committee for hiring of entry‑level staff. Works with OHR to determine and execute corrective action process and works with custodial lead to facilitate the completion of disciplinary period.
• 10% - Training and On‑Call Support: Completes on‑the‑job training and related educational instruction as outlined in the Custodial training program. Completes University required trainings (on‑line and in person). Responds to emergency, weekend, and snow callbacks.

JOB CODE

KA25

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand for Prolonged Period: 60%
• Walk or move about: 75%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 25%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 20%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 5%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 85%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 75%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 25%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 85%
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 85%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to heat or cold: 20%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 20%
• Wet and/or humid: 10%
• Noise: 10%
• Vibration: 10%
• Mechanical hazards: 10%
• Chemical hazards: 10%
• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 50%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $46,206 - $54,756 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 24, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD‑214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status. One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.