Custodial Services Supervisor

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor within University Housing and Residential Life in Brookings, SD. This role oversees daily custodial operations, ensuring cleanliness and compliance across campus facilities.

The supervisor will assign tasks, inspect work, train new staff, and maintain high standards of service while coordinating with leadership and contractors. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, a robust retirement plan, paid holidays,

Qualifications

• Supervisory leadership of custodial staff.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily facility worker activities.
• Assign tasks, inspect work, train new employees.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and safety policies.
• Lead with effective communication and problem-solving to improve efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning expertise

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Dakota State University (SDSU) Student Life Building Services is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Custodial Services Supervisor within University Housing and Residential Life.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities.

This position is located in Brookings.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

This position plans, coordinates and directs the daily activities of facility workers to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across campus facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, assigning tasks, inspecting work, training new employees, and ensuring compliance in operational standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to manage a team, respond to customer requests and contribute to overall efficiency and effectiveness of Student Life Building Services.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Inventory tracking methods
• Commercial custodial work techniques
• Proper use of chemicals and equipment
• Effective supervisory methods
• Microsoft Office programs

Skill & Ability to:

• Clean floors, bathrooms, showers, carpets and walls
• Establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships
• Plan and schedule work to meet competing deadlines
• Supervise, train, monitor and evaluate work of facility workers
• Operate and repair cleaning equipment
• Work independently
• Lift and carry up to 65 pounds
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Maintain records
• Interact effectively and professionally with contractors, coworkers, and customers.

Required License:

Valid driver’s license is required.

Comments:

This position requires occasional weekends/holidays.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: [phone].

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.