Custodial Operations Leader

Aramark Correctional Services; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Custodial Manager to lead custodial operations, supervise associates, and ensure quality in housekeeping services. You will coordinate across departments, train staff, and uphold policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes budget awareness, performance standards, and responsive client collaboration. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in custodial operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must read, write and understand the native language, communicate (both verbal and written) effectively, and apply discretion and comprehensive understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Requires knowledge of machinery related to custodial operations.
• Requires listening, interpersonal, computer and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics and apply elementary math functions.
• Ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients and co-workers.
• Is adaptable to customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates custodial and housekeeping operations
• Maintains communication with and responds to the requests of department managers and directors, and other client partners
• Tours and inspects the facility to ensure total quality management requirements in custodial and housekeeping operations
• Reviews job orders and specifications to understand the material and labor required to complete the project and coordinates the activities of custodial employees to efficiently utilize staff, materials and equipment
• Maintains compliance with Aramark's and client's standards of operation, Aramark's Business Conduct Policy, and all federal, state and local regulations. Maintains all records and reports as required by regulations and codes
• Understands departmental expenses such as supply need and labor costs to maintain budget conditions

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Mathematics basics

Time management

Adaptability

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Custodial machinery

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Custodial Manager to lead custodial operations, supervise associates, and ensure quality in housekeeping services. You will coordinate across departments, train staff, and uphold policies and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes budget awareness, performance standards, and responsive client collaboration. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving are essential for success.