Custodial Services Supervisor I

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applications for a Custodial Services Supervisor within University Housing and Residential Life in Brookings, SD. The role directs daily cleaning operations, assigns tasks, and maintains safety and quality standards campus-wide.

Successful candidate will lead staff, train new employees, and ensure compliance while coordinating with contractors and departments. A valid driver’s license is required, and weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising facility workers.
• Ability to train and evaluate staff.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct daily activities of facility workers to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across campus facilities.
• Assign tasks, inspect work and ensure compliance with standards.
• Train new employees and respond to customer requests to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Supervisory skills

Inventory tracking

Custodial techniques

Chemicals handling

Microsoft Office

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Cleaning equipment

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].

Contact Information

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

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