Custodial Program Manager

South Dakota Board of Regents; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Mines is seeking a Custodial Program Manager to lead campus custodial operations, event set-ups, and minor maintenance tasks. You will supervise custodial supervisors, building managers, facility workers, and student employees, guiding staffing, training, and performance across the campus.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and leadership abilities, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring safe, clean facilities for students,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in custodial operations, facilities services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, cleaning products, and floor care methods.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for campus custodial operations and event set-ups by supervising staff, overseeing hiring and training, managing scheduling and performance, mentoring supervisors, and coordinating staffing for campus events and facility needs.
• Oversees event set-up for the entire campus.
• Assigns routine or low priority work orders to Supervisors/Building Managers to ensure the safe and continued operation of the building.
• Directs ordering of custodial supplies, materials and maintenance equipment to ensure an adequate inventory for subordinates to perform duties.
• Facilitates special custodial projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Custodial practices

Facility operations

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

South Dakota Mines is seeking a Custodial Program Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing all custodial operations, campus set-ups, and minor maintenance repair. This position provides leadership to custodial supervisors and leads, building managers, facility workers, and student employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for campus custodial operations and event set-ups by supervising staff, overseeing hiring and training, managing scheduling and performance, mentoring supervisors, and coordinating staffing for campus events and facility needs.
• Oversees event set-up for the entire campus.
• Assigns routine or low priority work orders to Supervisors/Building Managers to ensure the safe and continued operation of the building.
• Directs ordering of custodial supplies, materials and maintenance equipment to ensure an adequate inventory for subordinates to perform duties.
• Facilitates special custodial projects.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in custodial operations, facilities services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, cleaning products, and floor care methods.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment. The South Dakota Mines Strategic Plan can be found here.

Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

Working Conditions

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Protective Clothing

Physical Requirements

Balancing, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Driving, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Walking

Sensory Requirements

Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures

Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Biohazard, Changes of Temperature, Exposure or Potential Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete

Environment

Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Lab Environment, Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

South Dakota Board of Regents

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455