Campus Custodial Lead: Lead Clean & Safe Facilities

Thompson-Hospitality; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Custodial Lead at Benedict Campus Facilities will supervise and mentor a team of custodians and floor care staff, coordinating daily tasks, schedules, and safety practices to meet high cleanliness standards for students, faculty, and visitors.

Based on Thompson Hospitality's Facilities Division, you will oversee cleaning operations, inspect work quality, and collaborate with campus partners to support events and routine campus needs while fostering a safety‑first culture and professional

Qualifications

• Experience leading custodial staff on a campus or large facility.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiar with cleaning and safety protocols (OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and support custodial staff on cleaning procedures and safety.
• Assign tasks, manage schedules, and provide feedback.
• Oversee daily custodial activities across campus facilities.
• Inspect work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Manage supplies and equipment inventories.
• Support events and campus operations.
• Maintain records of schedules and inspections.
• Ensure safety and compliance with campus standards.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Scheduling

Safety protocols

Communication

Team management

Job description

The Custodial Lead at Benedict Campus Facilities will supervise and mentor a team of custodians and floor care staff, coordinating daily tasks, schedules, and safety practices to meet high cleanliness standards for students, faculty, and visitors.

Based on Thompson Hospitality's Facilities Division, you will oversee cleaning operations, inspect work quality, and collaborate with campus partners to support events and routine campus needs while fostering a safety‑first culture and professional