Custodial Operations Manager

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute seeks a Custodial Manager to lead the Institute’s custodial services, driving leadership, planning, and improvements across Post facilities. You will oversee staffing, budgeting, safety compliance, and service quality to ensure high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on strategic planning, contract management, and collaboration with Institute stakeholders to support academic and military activities, events, and campus operations.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision experience in custodial/facilities operations.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and staff.
• Ability to develop and implement workforce plans and budgets.
• Knowledge of safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards in large facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for custodial services at the Institute.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and staff development.
• Develop and implement custodial service plans aligned with Institute priorities.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce management

Strategic planning

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Staff development

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Leadership training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Military Institute seeks a Custodial Manager to lead the Institute’s custodial services, driving leadership, planning, and improvements across Post facilities. You will oversee staffing, budgeting, safety compliance, and service quality to ensure high standards of cleanliness and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on strategic planning, contract management, and collaboration with Institute stakeholders to support academic and military activities, events, and campus operations.