Custodial Manager

Goodman-Community-Center; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Community Center in Madison, WI, seeks a Custodial Manager to lead our custodial team, uphold high cleanliness standards, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all visitors.

This hands-on leadership role requires you to supervise staff, plan daily operations, coordinate event support, and manage supplies while keeping facilities pristine.

If you value teamwork, clear communication, and hands-on problem solving, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional custodial or janitorial experience.
• Supervisory or management experience in custodial.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, sanitation, and safety.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train employees and provide constructive feedback.
• Basic computer skills, including email and scheduling applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a custodial team, providing clear expectations and accountability.
• Oversee daily cleaning, sanitation, inspections, and quality.
• Coordinate event support with Hospitality team.
• Develop cleaning schedules and manage staffing and coverage.
• Manage supplies, equipment maintenance, and expenses.
• Promote a safe workplace with proper use of chemicals and protective gear.
• Assist with cleaning, event setup, and other tasks when needed.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Cleaning methods & safety

Staff training & development

Communication skills

Scheduling & organization

Problem-solving

Computer basics (email, scheduling)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Description

We're Hiring: Custodial Manager

Location: Madison, WI
Organization: Goodman Community Center

Goodman Community Center is looking for a Custodial Manager to lead our custodial team and help keep our busy community center clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone who walks through our doors. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and knows how to keep a team organized and running smoothly. Our ideal candidate is a strong supervisor who can balance daily operations, staff development, and long-term planning—and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and help with cleaning or event setup when needed.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team. Supervise, schedule, train, and coach custodial employees, providing clear expectations, feedback, and accountability.


• Keep our facilities looking their best. Oversee daily cleaning, sanitation, inspections, deep-cleaning projects, and overall custodial quality.


• Coordinate event support. Work closely with our Hospitality team to ensure spaces are clean, prepared, and ready for events and community activities.


• Manage daily operations. Develop cleaning schedules, assign work, respond to urgent needs, and ensure appropriate staffing and coverage.


• Oversee supplies and equipment. Manage inventory, order supplies, coordinate equipment maintenance, and monitor expenses.


• Promote a safe workplace. Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and protective gear, and maintain required safety documentation.


• Work alongside your team. Step in to assist with cleaning, event setup, and other custodial tasks when extra help is needed.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Professional custodial or janitorial experience.


• Supervisory or management experience in the custodial industry, including staff scheduling and vendor management.


• Knowledge of professional cleaning methods, equipment, sanitation practices, and workplace safety.


• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to train employees, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high performance standards.


• Basic computer skills, including email and scheduling applications.

You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Take pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces.


• Enjoy leading people and helping employees succeed.


• Can stay organized and adjust priorities in a busy, changing environment.


• Are comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and jumping in to help.


• Value teamwork, clear communication, and treating people with respect.

About Goodman Community Center

Goodman Community Center is a vibrant neighborhood hub on Madison's east side. Each year, we welcome thousands of community members through our youth programs, early childhood education, food programs, fitness and recreation activities, community events, and more. Our custodial team plays an essential role in making all of this possible. From classrooms and gathering spaces to special events, their work helps create a welcoming environment where our community can learn, connect, and thrive.

Join Our Team!

If you're an experienced custodial professional who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and making a visible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Goodman Community Center (GCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.