Custodial Manager — Facilities Operations Lead

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 44,296 - 64,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

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

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.