Custodial Supervisor

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Second shift differential

EOE

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Custodial Supervisor for the Facilities & Operations department to direct, train, and inspect custodial staff, ensuring all University buildings are cleaned to the highest standards. This is a full-time, second-shift position (2:00 pm–10:45 pm) with a shift differential.

Candidates should have a high school education or equivalent, 5+ years of supervisory experience, a valid driver's license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Five+ years of full-time verifiable supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR per university policy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of current cleaning practices and disinfectants.
• Blood-borne pathogen cleanup certification or within six months of hire.
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Familiarity with laws related to supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise custodial staff to ensure high cleaning standards.
• Plan and schedule monthly or quarterly projects and track supplies.
• Perform building audits and report maintenance needs.
• Instruct and train staff, document training activities, and provide feedback.
• Assist leadership with interviewing, payroll records, attendance, and staff discipline decisions.
• Ensure building security by locking/unlocking doors and gates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Scheduling

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job no: 504534
Department: Facilities & Operations
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities and Environment

Purpose of the Position:

The Custodial Supervisor is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of each of the University’s 90+ buildings and 500 acres. Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Director of Building Services, the Custodial Supervisor directs, supervises, provides training, and inspects the work of custodial employees daily, ensuring that all University buildings are properly cleaned and maintained at the highest possible standards by the most efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies. The employee's duties will be performed within second shift hours (2:00 pm-10:45 pm). This position is eligible for a second shift differential rate.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Handle all housekeeping requests in a timely and professional manner; ensure cleaning methods and materials used promote the long life of all types of floor surfaces, painted, carpeted, and other surfaces, building fixtures, etc.
• Direct and schedule projects that occur monthly or quarterly, such as cleaning window ledges, shampooing carpet, etc.; maintain records and inventory of custodial supplies and equipment in areas supervised.
• Perform building audits; watch for and promptly report areas needing custodial or maintenance attention.
• Instruct employees in proper custodial methods and use of new equipment, document such training and re-training, inspect work, provide coaching, and give suggestions on ways to improve in their job duties.
• Assist the Assistant Director and Director of Building Services in interviewing all potential custodial personnel, training personnel, and evaluating performance levels; make recommendations on matters of discipline, promotions, hiring, overtime, performance evaluations, and other personnel functions; prepare, verify, and submit payroll records; maintain attendance records; resolve worker problems.
• Ensure building security by locking and unlocking doors and gates.

Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of full-time verifiable related work experience in a supervisory position or any combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes but is not limited to possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Fully knowledgeable in current cleaning practices & use of disinfecting chemicals.
• Certified in blood-borne pathogen cleanup or obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Leadership skills, including communication, motivation, and coaching experience.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations related to supervising employees.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient Spanish language skills are desired.
• Carpet/floor care certification is desired.
• Certified training in respiratory protection, asbestos awareness, confined space entry, hazard communication, personal protective equipment use, and injury prevention is preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous materials is desired.

Published Salary (if available):

$45,000 - $48,120

Advertised: Oct 14 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.