Custodial Manager
University of South Carolina
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Job summary
University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking a Custodial Manager to coordinate janitorial services, supervise staff, and ensure safety and compliance across FSOM facilities.
You will plan schedules, monitor cleaning quality, manage time/attendance, handle supplies, and respond to service requests on a 12-month basis with a standard 8:30am–5:00pm schedule, with flexibility as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
- 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Strong planning, organizing, and prioritizing abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to supervise and review staff performance.
- Ability to read and interpret safety documentation.
- Knowledge of safety practices relevant to facilities management.
Responsibilities
- Oversees daily cleaning operations for all FSOM buildings and schedules floor maintenance.
- Plans staff assignments and shift coverage; conducts weekly inspections.
- Manages work orders and delegates duties; ensures cleaning standards are met.
- Maintains inventory of consumables and ensures equipment is operational.
- Keeps up-to-date on safety guidelines and building safety codes.
- Tracks attendance and conducts timely performance evaluations.
- Responds to trouble calls and performs other duties as needed.
Job description
STA00541PO26
Building and Grounds Maintenance
Custodial Services
Custodial Manager
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132116
M0 - Managerial
Custodial Manager
Columbia
Richland
School of Medicine Columbia
SOMC Facilities Management
G07
MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
$44,296 - $64,229
Full Time
37.5
- Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
12 months
Other
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Under general supervision from the Assistant Director of Facilities, the Custodial Manager coordinates and supervises janitorial staff, including Floyd School of Medicine employees, temp-to-hire, and/or contract-based personnel. Manages the day-to-day operations of janitorial services. Demonstrates compliance with regard to safety practices and requirements as outlined by the University of South Carolina, Floyd School of Medicine, and OSHA policies, procedures and regulations.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be capable of planning, organizing and prioritizing work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to oversee the technical work and skill sets of staff.
- Ability to read and interpret safety documents and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and perform detailed work.
- Good reasoning skills needed.
- Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
- Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Oversees and coordinates the daily cleaning services for all FSOM buildings, including the scheduling of floor maintenance. Plans and schedules staff to their designated areas and shift coverage as needed. Performs weekly inspections of all FSOM buildings, to ensure the highest standard of service.
Yes
30
Manages work orders and delegates duties to staff as needed, ensuring that the FSOM levels of cleaning standards are at their highest. Ensures all work done by staff is being completed in accordance with the levels of expectation from FSOM facilities management.
Yes
20
Keeps consumable supplies in stock with an accurate count of quantities and usage. Ensures all janitorial closets remain stocked with consumable items. Ensures all equipment remains in good operation and condition, repairing or replacing as needed.
Yes
20
Stays up-to-date on all cleaning activities, practices, and procedures. Attends training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety guidelines and requirements; ensures compliance with building safety codes. Becomes familiar with buildings and research areas.
Yes
10
Tracks and manages all janitorial staff time and attendance. Ensures all performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner with regular feedback to staff. Ensures all night and day shift supervisors/lead persons are inspecting staff work. Ensures supervisors/lead persons are responsible for ensuring all doors are locked and secured once their staff have finished cleaning the office or area they are in.
Yes
10
Responds to trouble calls and performs other duties as needed.
Yes
10
No
Essential
1
07/20/2026
09/03/2026
No
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 3, 2026.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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