Campus Facilities Custodial Operations Leader

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Florida is seeking an Administrative Leader to oversee custodial services on the Main Campus in Gainesville, ensuring high sanitation standards across offices, event spaces, and public areas. You will supervise a large team, hire and train staff, and drive safety, quality, and customer service initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, and coordination with campus departments, plus planning staffing and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing and training a large custodial team.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Familiar with cleaning methods and hazardous materials.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsabilités

• Provide work management and administrative direction for custodial services, ensuring all facilities meet high sanitation and cleanliness standards, including offices, event spaces, and public areas
• Supervise and lead custodial staff, set performance expectations, and provide direction for goal achievement
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train custodial staff, ensuring consistent standards for safety, cleaning quality, and customer service
• Develop long‑range custodial service plans, including staffing levels, work priorities, and cleaning techniques
• Oversee budgeting, cost projections, purchasing approval, and financial controls for custodial operations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, including safety and work quality standards, hazardous material handling, and sustainability initiatives
• Formulate service contracts and specifications for equipment, cleaning supplies, and services, ensuring compliance with university purchasing guidelines
• Coordinate services with other campus departments, including waste management, pest controls, and grounds services, as needed
• Plan, implement, and adjust custodial work shift schedules to ensure efficient workforce utilization
• Monitor daily operations and implement continuous improvements in cleaning methods, work activities, and performance standards
• Conduct service needs assessments, analyze results, and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
• Develop and implement training programs for staff on safety, cleaning standards, customer service, and the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Oversee new employee orientation, ensure compliance with workplace safety standards, and maintain up to date safety data sheets (SDS)
• Handle employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and human resource matters, ensuring alignment with university policies
• Occasionally will require hands-on work during short staffing, events, or emergencies
• Establish and enforce high-quality custodial work standards for both internal staff and external vendors
• Conduct regular facility inspections and take corrective actions to maintain cleanliness, safety, and security
• Investigate and respond to service requests, complaints, and feedback from building occupants and customers to ensure prompt resolution
• Plan and execute special cleaning projects, collaborating with external vendors as necessary
• Develop and oversee facility-wide recycling programs and other sustainability initiatives
• Prepare and analyze management reports, incident reports, and custodial service assessments
• Coordinate custodial response during a shelter activation, hurricane recovery, or any emergency situation
• Collaborate with university departments and vendors to maintain high standards for custodial and facility services

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Training

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Customer service

Equipment operation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Work order systems

Purchasing systems

Description du poste

University of Florida is seeking an Administrative Leader to oversee custodial services on the Main Campus in Gainesville, ensuring high sanitation standards across offices, event spaces, and public areas. You will supervise a large team, hire and train staff, and drive safety, quality, and customer service initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, and coordination with campus departments, plus planning staffing and schedules.