Custodial Superintendent

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UF ECE Ambassadors in Gainesville, FL seeks a Superintendent, Custodial to provide leadership for custodial services across university facilities. You will supervise a large staff, develop staffing plans, manage budgets, and implement safety and sustainability programs.

Responsibilities include coordinating with campus departments, ensuring high cleaning standards, and driving continuous improvements in operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience managing and training a large custodial team.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with custodial equipment; knowledge of chemicals and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide work management and administrative direction for custodial services, ensuring facilities meet sanitation standards.
• Supervise custodial staff and set performance expectations.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train custodial staff with consistent safety and quality standards.
• Develop long-range custodial service plans including staffing and cleaning techniques.
• Oversee budgeting, cost projections, and financial controls for custodial operations.
• Develop policies and procedures including safety, hazardous materials handling, and sustainability.
• Coordinate service contracts and equipment/specifications with purchasing guidelines.
• Collaborate with campus departments such as waste management and grounds services.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Budgeting practices

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Work order systems

Timekeeping systems

Purchasing systems

Facility management software

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Classification Title

Superintendent, Custodial

Job Description

Administrative Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Provide work management and administrative direction for custodial services, ensuring all facilities meet high sanitation and cleanliness standards, including offices, event spaces, and public areas
• Supervise and lead custodial staff, set performance expectations, and provide direction for goal achievement
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train custodial staff, ensuring consistent standards for safety, cleaning quality, and customer service
• Develop long-range custodial service plans, including staffing levels, work priorities, and cleaning techniques
• Oversee budgeting, cost projections, purchasing approval, and financial controls for custodial operations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, including safety and work quality standards, hazardous material handling, and sustainability initiatives
• Formulate service contracts and specifications for equipment, cleaning supplies, and services, ensuring compliance with university purchasing guidelines
• Coordinate services with other campus departments, including waste management, pest controls, and grounds services, as needed

Staff Supervision & Workflow Management

• Plan, implement, and adjust custodial work shift schedules to ensure efficient workforce utilization
• Monitor daily operations and implement continuous improvements in cleaning methods, work activities, and performance standards
• Conduct service needs assessments, analyze results, and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
• Develop and implement training programs for staff on safety, cleaning standards, customer service, and the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Oversee new employee orientation, ensure compliance with workplace safety standards, and maintain up to date safety data sheets (SDS)
• Handle employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and human resource matters, ensuring alignment with university policies
• Occasionally will require hands‑on work during short staffing, events, or emergencies

Quality Assurance & Facility Inspection

• Establish and enforce high-quality custodial work standards for both internal staff and external vendors
• Conduct regular facility inspections and take corrective actions to maintain cleanliness, safety, and security
• Investigate and respond to service requests, complaints, and feedback from building occupants and customers to ensure prompt resolution

Special Projects And Other Duties

• Plan and execute special cleaning projects, collaborating with external vendors as necessary
• Develop and oversee facility-wide recycling programs and other sustainability initiatives
• Prepare and analyze management reports, incident reports, and custodial service assessments
• Coordinate custodial response during a shelter activation, hurricane recovery, or any emergency situation
• Collaborate with university departments and vendors to maintain high standards for custodial and facility services

Expected Salary

$65,000 - $70,000; Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

• Experience in managing and training a large team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in operating and using various custodial cleaning equipment
• Awareness of current cleaning methods, products, and materials including chemicals, and general knowledge of handling and disposing of hazardous materials
• Familiarity with building cleaning including but not limited to floor care, wall surfaces, windows, offices, restrooms, food areas, meeting and assembly spaces, and common areas
• Experience with work order, timekeeping, and purchasing systems
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Understanding of budgeting practices
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign tasks, and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Capability to function effectively in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Skill in handling multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Professional custodial certification from CMI, IEHA, FSPMA, ISSA, or APPA
• Familiarity with cleaning standards frameworks like APPA cleaning levels

Special Instructions To Applicants

Criminal background check is required

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes