Custodial Services Supervisor

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor to lead custodial staff, plan work, and ensure high standards of cleanliness across campus facilities.

The role requires coordinating resources, enforcing safety policies, and delivering efficient cleaning operations while modelling professional leadership and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of event setups and moving services.
• Knowledge of cleaning systems and family of products.
• Knowledge of custodial chemicals and mixing considerations.
• Ability to train staff effectively.
• Experience with powered custodial equipment (e.g., auto-scrubbers, buffers, robotic systems).
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment adjustments and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety standards/precautions in custodial operations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and schedules operation work plans for staff on projects.
• Identifies resource needs and manages workflows and logistics.
• Implements safety policies aligned with institutional rules.
• Trains staff on new supplies/equipment to ensure proper use.
• Supervises staff conduct, performance, and hours for at least 2.0 FTE.

Skills

Event setup & moving services

Cleaning systems & products

Custodial chemicals knowledge

Staff training

Powered custodial equipment

Cleaning equipment maintenance

Safety standards in custodial ops

Supervising difficult people

Occupational hazards awareness

Coordinate customer service requests

Basic safety practices

UW policies & procedures

Understanding university environment

Analytical 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.

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.

Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources andAffirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail]. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

University of Wisconsin Overview

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.