Custodial Project Manager

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employee and, if

family members

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a Custodial Project Manager to plan, manage and coordinate custodial activities across multiple teams, ensuring adherence to quality cleaning standards and university policies. This full-time role requires overseeing area supervisors, coordinating schedules and budgets, and leading recruitment and training initiatives to promote safety and career development.

The position emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders, effective communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Responsibilities

• Manage Custodial Area Supervisors and their teams.
• Communicate with customers and staff to ensure service needs are met and cleaning standards are achieved.
• Confer with and advise staff, students, and other stakeholders by providing technical advice, problem-solving assistance, goal completion support and policy interpretation.
• Provide coaching, training and team building opportunities to staff to enhance their career development and workplace safety.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and promotions including chairing hiring selection committees.
• Coordinate custodial service requests, schedules for custodial activities, major projects, and special events to meet customer needs while maintaining balanced workloads of multiple teams.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, customers and the University community.
• Prepare proposals and manage budgets to ensure that the required supplies and equipment are available to staff to meet quality cleaning standards.
• Prepare periodic and special reports for management on custodial activities, safety, budget, goals, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Program & project management oversight

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Custodial Project Manager plans, manages and coordinates custodial activities of multiple custodial teams to ensure compliance with quality cleaning standards and all University and departmental policies and procedures.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage Custodial Area Supervisors and their teams.
• Communicate with customers and staff to ensure service needs are met and cleaning standards are achieved.
• Confer with and advise staff, students, and other stakeholders by providing technical advice, problem-solving assistance, goal completion support and policy interpretation.
• Provide coaching, training and team building opportunities to staff to enhance their career development and workplace safety.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and promotions including chairing hiring selection committees.
• Coordinate custodial service requests, schedules for custodial activities, major projects, and special events to meet customer needs while maintaining balanced workloads of multiple teams.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, customers and the University community.
• Prepare proposals and manage budgets to ensure that the required supplies and equipment are available to staff to meet quality cleaning standards.
• Prepare periodic and special reports for management on custodial activities, safety, budget, goals, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form with different groups and individuals.
• Ability to use computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Strong knowledge in program and project management oversight.
• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals involved in facilities management.
• Ability to work closely with all stakeholders, with a high level of commitment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to lead and supervise others.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• REA or CEH certification
• APPA Training
• IICRC Certification

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $53,039-$66,299

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 7

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level M1

Job Family Facilities Mgmt & Services

Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 1

Target Hire Date 10/5/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 8/7/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].