Custodial Programs Lead — Campus Operations & Event Setups

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 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,