Custodial Services Supervisor (non-permanent, 18-month assignment)

Seattle Colleges; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Promotional opportunities

Medical/dental/retirement

Paid sick leave

Transportation benefits

Tuition waivers

Wellness plan

EAP

Job summary

Seattle Central College is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor to lead custodial, grounds, and routine maintenance operations on-site, Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week. The role emphasizes supervision, safety, budgeting, and collaboration with campus departments to ensure a clean, safe campus environment.

The position is full-time non-permanent, with potential to transition to permanent status, and requires 4+ years in custodial or related fields and a valid WA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in custodial services, grounds care, building maintenance, physical plant operations, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facilities operations by planning, scheduling, and assigning custodial, grounds, and routine maintenance work across all shifts, adjusting priorities to meet changing campus needs.
• Guide and develop employees through onboarding, training, technical direction, regular feedback, and clear expectations that support employee growth, accountability, and high-quality service.
• Maintain safe and reliable facilities by inspecting buildings and grounds, identifying service and preventive maintenance needs, and helping ensure work meets applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Work alongside the team by providing hands-on assistance with skilled maintenance and supporting preventive maintenance of custodial equipment when needed.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and work orders by overseeing inspections, troubleshooting, scheduling, recordkeeping, and timely completion of assigned work.
• Manage essential resources by evaluating and ordering supplies, equipment, materials, and services needed for custodial, grounds, waste, recycling, and routine maintenance operations.
• Support responsible use of college resources by contributing to budget development, monitoring expenditures, estimating project costs, and identifying cost‑effective approaches and technologies.
• Build effective partnerships with campus departments, contractors, Purchasing, project teams, and outside agencies to support safe, efficient, and coordinated facilities operations.
• Improve programs and procedures by reviewing operational data, evaluating work methods, maintaining required records, and recommending updates that strengthen service delivery.
• In partnership with the Maintenance Supervisor, coordinate minor maintenance and improvement projects by developing cost estimates, supporting project planning, and overseeing work completed by college employees or contractors in accordance with applicable requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial services

Budget awareness

Job description

Opportunity Description

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Custodial Services Supervisor in the Facilities department

Salary Range for this position is $56,916.00 to $74,688.00 annually.

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin August 17, 2026.

Position Summary

Join Seattle Central College as a Custodial Services Supervisor and lead the work that keeps our campus safe, clean, functional, and welcoming. This position combines team leadership with hands-on facilities work, offering the opportunity to improve daily operations and directly support the environment in which students learn and employees serve the community.

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities and Plant Operations, the supervisor leads custodial services and supports grounds care, routine maintenance, and related supply and equipment needs. The position plans and evaluates work, develops effective procedures, supports budget and purchasing activities, and promotes compliance with safety requirements, college policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws. Through strong partnerships with staff, campus departments, contractors, and outside agencies, the supervisor helps ensure that Seattle Central¿s facilities meet the needs of the entire college community.

Full‑time non‑permanent, not to exceed 18 months and with the possibility to transition into regular/permanent status, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8am to 4:30pm.

Works 100% of the time on‑site.

Governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Notice To Applicants

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post‑completion optional practical training (OPT) to F-1 students who receive STEM degrees.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead daily facilities operations by planning, scheduling, and assigning custodial, grounds, and routine maintenance work across all shifts, adjusting priorities to meet changing campus needs.
• Guide and develop employees through onboarding, training, technical direction, regular feedback, and clear expectations that support employee growth, accountability, and high-quality service.
• Maintain safe and reliable facilities by inspecting buildings and grounds, identifying service and preventive maintenance needs, and helping ensure work meets applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Work alongside the team by providing hands-on assistance with skilled maintenance and supporting preventive maintenance of custodial equipment when needed.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and work orders by overseeing inspections, troubleshooting, scheduling, recordkeeping, and timely completion of assigned work.
• Manage essential resources by evaluating and ordering supplies, equipment, materials, and services needed for custodial, grounds, waste, recycling, and routine maintenance operations.
• Support responsible use of college resources by contributing to budget development, monitoring expenditures, estimating project costs, and identifying cost‑effective approaches and technologies.
• Build effective partnerships with campus departments, contractors, Purchasing, project teams, and outside agencies to support safe, efficient, and coordinated facilities operations.
• Improve programs and procedures by reviewing operational data, evaluating work methods, maintaining required records, and recommending updates that strengthen service delivery.
• In partnership with the Maintenance Supervisor, coordinate minor maintenance and improvement projects by developing cost estimates, supporting project planning, and overseeing work completed by college employees or contractors in accordance with applicable requirements.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible experience in custodial services, grounds care, building maintenance, physical plant operations, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience directing custodial, grounds, or maintenance staff, including sufficient working knowledge to supervise and perform skilled maintenance work as needed.
• Possession of a valid Washington driver¿s license at time of hire and throughout employment.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer‑supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
• Ability to exchange information with supervisor, lead, co‑workers, and students
• Physical ability to perform required work, including (but not limited to) the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and to walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, reach, grasp, push and pull on a regular to continuous basis
• Work is performed throughout the campus in a variety of weather conditions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, hair texture or protective hairstyles, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyber bullying.

Students, employees, and applicants at Seattle Colleges can reach the Title IX Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator for questions about discrimination, harassment or grievance procedures.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.