Campus Custodial Operations Leader

Aramark; 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, leading supervisors and frontline staff to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership within environmental services, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, safety, budgeting, and performance reporting. A strong track record in university or similar settings is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily custodial operations across campus facilities.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, project plans, and QA programs.
• Ensure facilities meet cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate staffing for events and campus activities.
• Monitor work orders and respond to customer requests.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop custodial staff and supervisors.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team environment.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, attendance, and labor utilization.
• Ensure compliance with policies and labor agreements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and training.
• Manage budgets, supply costs, and equipment expenditures.
• Monitor productivity metrics and identify operational efficiencies.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain inventory controls and procurement practices.

Skills

Custodial operations

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Custodial Manager to oversee daily custodial operations across a large campus, leading supervisors and frontline staff to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership within environmental services, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, safety, budgeting, and performance reporting. A strong track record in university or similar settings is preferred.