Custodial Supervisor – 2nd/3rd Shift

Edgewood College Create Nursing Partnership; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood University is seeking a Custodial Supervisor for the 2nd and 3rd shifts to lead daily operations, train staff, and ensure cleaning standards across classrooms, offices, and common spaces. The role involves hands-on supervision, scheduling, and safety oversight in a university setting.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of custodial experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three years custodial experience, including at least one year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Knowledge of custodial procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to train staff effectively in cleaning techniques and equipment use.
• Computer literacy including Word and Excel; ability to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct group training sessions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and University partners.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise second- and third-shift custodial employees and student workers, including daily scheduling and performance documentation.
• Provide input on employee evaluations and corrective action.
• Train staff on cleaning techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Inspect work and direct follow-up cleaning to meet standards.
• Maintain shift attendance, performance, and training records.
• Monitor safety procedures and chemical handling; report concerns.
• Report facility hazards as needed.
• Coordinate custodial support for room setups and events.

Skills

Communication

Staff training

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

The Custodial Supervisor – 2 nd /3 rd Shift is a working supervisor responsible for the daily coordination, scheduling, training, and supervision of second- and third-shift custodial employees. The position provides hands‑on leadership to ensure University standards for cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and appearance are consistently met. The Custodial Supervisor – 2 nd /3 rd Shift reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations, who maintains overall responsibility for the University’s custodial program.

This role primarily supports second and third shift operations. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, approximately 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Friday schedule varies and is determined based on operational needs and staff availability.

Responsibilities:

Supervision, Training, & Quality Control

• Supervise assigned second- and third-shift custodial employees and student workers, including daily scheduling, task assignment, coaching, and performance documentation.
• Provide input to the Assistant Director regarding employee performance evaluations and corrective action.
• Train and reinforce established procedures for cleaning techniques, equipment operation, safety protocols, and efficient use of custodial materials.
• Inspect completed work, identify deficiencies, and direct follow-up cleaning or other corrective work to meet established cleanliness and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate shift, attendance, performance documentation, and training records as required.
• Monitor employee adherence to established safety procedures, chemical‑handling requirements, and University custodial policies; report concerns or recurring issues to the Assistant Director.
• Report facility hazards or safety risks as needed.

Custodial Duties

• Clean classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and common areas.
• Operate various types of cleaning machines, i.e. floor machines, waxers, and polishers.
• Empty trash, recycling, and refuse containers.
• Perform snow removal as needed.
• Support upkeep of parking structures and ensure proper recycling practices.

Supplies, Equipment, & Shift Operations

• Monitor custodial supply levels and order routine materials in accordance with established purchasing procedures and approved inventory levels.
• Maintain organized custodial closets and supply inventories and monitor proper chemical storage.
• Inspect custodial equipment, coordinate routine repairs, and report replacement needs to the Assistant Director.

Additional Duties

• Coordinate custodial support for room setups and University events during assigned shifts.
• Serve on Facilities-related committees as assigned.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations with custodial projects, documentation, and other operational needs as assigned.
• Coordinate assigned custodial work with Event Services to prepare residence halls and other spaces for summer program occupants.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of custodial experience, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory role; experience supervising a multi‑shift or large custodial team preferred.
• Knowledge of custodial procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to train staff effectively in cleaning techniques and equipment use.
• Computer literacy including Word, Excel, and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct group training sessions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and University partners.
• Valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to pass a satisfactory background check

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of custodial procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to train staff effectively in cleaning techniques and equipment use.
• Computer literacy including Word, Excel, and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct group training sessions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and University partners

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.