Campus Custodial Operations Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Custodial Manager to oversee daily custodial operations across a large campus, ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You will lead custodial supervisors and frontline teams, driving operational excellence, safety, and cost-conscious performance.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in environmental services or custodial operations within a university, healthcare, or large campus setting, with strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years in custodial, housekeeping, or facilities management.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience leading hourly teams.
• Strong knowledge of custodial equipment, cleaning methods, and safety.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily custodial operations across academic buildings, residence halls, administrative offices, athletic facilities, and public spaces.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, project plans, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure campus facilities consistently meet cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance standards.
• Coordinate staffing and resources to support special events, commencements, orientations, conferences, and campus activities.
• Monitor work order completion and respond effectively to customer service requests.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop custodial staff and supervisors.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and recognition.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, attendance, and labor utilization.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, university guidelines, and labor agreements where applicable.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations, chemical handling procedures, infection prevention standards, and campus safety protocols.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and training sessions.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage labor budgets, supply costs, equipment expenditures, and operational expenses.
• Monitor productivity metrics and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory controls and procurement practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with campus leadership, facilities teams, residence life staff, and other stakeholders.
• Address customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in client meetings and provide operational updates and performance reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction.

Skills

Custodial experience

Supervisory experience

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Communication and leadership

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Custodial Manager to oversee daily custodial operations across a large campus, ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming environments for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You will lead custodial supervisors and frontline teams, driving operational excellence, safety, and cost-conscious performance.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on leadership in environmental services or custodial operations within a university, healthcare, or large campus setting, with strong