Custodial Services Supervisor

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor to lead custodial staff, develop operational work plans, and ensure efficient cleaning operations across university facilities. The role emphasizes safety, equipment training, and adherence to university policies.

The supervisor will manage staffing, coordinate resources, and enforce high standards of cleanliness while serving as a role model by performing hands-on work when needed.

Qualifications

• Event setup and moving services knowledge.
• Cleaning systems familiarity.
• Custodial chemicals knowledge and mixing considerations.
• Ability to train staff effectively.
• Experience with powered custodial equipment (e.g., auto-scrubbers, buffers).
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• Safety standards and precautions in custodial operations; read and follow MSDS.
• Experience supervising staff and handling difficult people.
• Understand occupational hazards in custodial work.
• Familiarity with UW policies and the University environment.
• Ability to analyze issues and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and schedules operational work plans for staff across projects or units.
• Identifies resource needs and secures resources to complete projects.
• Develops and implements facility safety and emergency response policies.
• Provides training for new supplies and equipment usage.
• Exercises supervisory authority over at least 2 FTE employees.

Skills

Event setup

Moving services

Cleaning systems

Custodial chemicals

Staff training

Powered equipment

Safety standards

Supervising staff

Work hazards

Customer requests

Safety awareness

UW policies

University environment

Problem solving

Job description

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Position Title

Custodial Services Supervisor

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Custodial Services Supervisor

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Custodial Program Supervisor, the incumbent will supervise custodial employees and participate in administering a coordinated program of handling all aspects of custodial cleaning operations. This position is for a working supervisor who will as needed, complete the work of the staff supervised, allowing them to lead by example. It is expected that the incumbent will operate the assigned areas in the most efficient manner possible through effective planning, the use of sound management principles, application and enforcement of university and departmental policies, the development as well as the consistent application of custodial work standards, methods, and operating procedures.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and schedules operational work plans of staff for one or multiple projects or work units
• Identifies work unit resource needs, manages workflow components, schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects by internal and external entities
• Identifies, develops and implements facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures to align with institutional safety rules and regulations
• Implements the use of and provides training for new supplies/equipment to ensure adequate utilization
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

Department

Facility Services - Custodial

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge and skills in event set ups and moving services.
• Specific knowledge of cleaning systems and family of products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial chemicals and mixing considerations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively train staff.
• Knowledge in the care and use of powered custodial equipment (Examples: push/ride auto-scrubbers, buffers, All-Clean no-touch cleaning system, robotic equipment, etc.).
• Knowledge pertaining to cleaning equipment, adjustments, cleaning, and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety standards/precautions pertaining to custodial operations and ability to read and follow MSDS recommendations and requirements.
• Experience and skill in supervising and dealing with difficult people.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions inherent in custodial services.
• Knowledge and experience coordinating, troubleshooting, and responding to, often competing, customer service requests.
• Knowledge of basic safety practices.
• Possess/develop a thorough understanding of University of Wisconsin and UWSP administrative policies and procedures.
• Understanding the University environment, its mission, and operational needs.
• Demonstrate the necessary skills to logically analyze issues and resolve problems.

Physical Effort/Demands

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting your arms above your head to reach high, possibly difficult, areas
• Kneeling
• Squatting
• Stooping
• Frequently lift 1 – 30 pounds
• Occasionally lift over 50 pounds

Compensation & Benefits

The Custodial Supervisor is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications

Eligible Universitiesof Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review theUniversities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick GuideorUniversities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide.Use theHealth & Retirement Contributions Estimatorto calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Contact Information

Name: John Kluck

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.