Campus Lead Custodian — Evening Shift & Team Training

University of Dubuque; Asbury (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dubuque is seeking a Lead Custodian to oversee daily custodial operations, lead student workers, and assign tasks to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming campuses for students and staff. The role includes training, inspections, and coordinating with facilities for events.

Typically works Tuesday to Saturday 3:00pm–11:30pm, leading a team to maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas, while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial staff and student workers; coordinate workflow and service quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; ensure safe, sanitary environments.
• Wash walls and windows.
• Empty trash and recycling; proper disposal.

Skills

Time management

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Lifting 40 lbs

Prior custodial supervision

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Floor machines

Carpet machines

Job description

University of Dubuque is seeking a Lead Custodian to oversee daily custodial operations, lead student workers, and assign tasks to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming campuses for students and staff. The role includes training, inspections, and coordinating with facilities for events.

Typically works Tuesday to Saturday 3:00pm–11:30pm, leading a team to maintain classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas, while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with university policies.