Custodial Services Supervisor I

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Internal training

Reduced tuition for courses

Relocation benefits

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Brookings is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations across campus. This role includes planning daily activities, training staff, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills along with the ability to manage a team effectively. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and more. A valid driver's license is required. Relocation benefits may be offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory tracking methods and custodial work techniques.
• Skill to clean various surfaces and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to supervise and train facility workers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily cleaning activities.
• Inspect work and ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Respond to customer requests effectively.

Skills

Inventory tracking methods

Commercial custodial work techniques

Proper use of chemicals and equipment

Effective supervisory methods

Microsoft Office programs

Education

Valid driver’s license

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.

Application Procedures

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted.

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.

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

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].