Custodial Supervisor - 2nd shift

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA seeks an experienced Custodial Supervisor to oversee daily custodial operations, supervise staff, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

You will train and schedule staff, monitor performance, manage supplies, and serve as a point of contact for emergencies. This is a working supervisory role with shifted hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience with some supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Knowledge of supervisory responsibilities and College policies.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: hire, train, supervise, and develop custodial staff.
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination: manage bids and supplier relations.
• Inventory & Supply Management: handle inventory and orders.
• Emergency Response: act as initial contact in emergencies; standby for shifts.
• Inclement Weather Coordination: ensure staffing for snow/ice events.
• Compliance, Records & Safety: maintain electronic records and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Other duties as assigned and required training.

Skills

Staff Supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Safety & OSHA knowledge

Problem Solving

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Job Summary

Oversees and performs work covering all phases of daily custodialwork, ensuring that facilities are sanitized and/or maintained inaccordance with all applicable codes and safety regulations and arerepresentative of a leading art and design institution. Responsiblefor the organization of day-to-day work and direct supervision ofthe custodial staff. Actively fosters a team setting, with keenattention to customer and employee needs, as well as customerservice. Prepares schedules, assigns work, and provides training.Coordinates and interacts with external suppliers to obtain andreview service offerings and prices and make recommendations to management. Serves as backup on all custodial-related issues duringthe absence of the Manager. This position is a working supervisoryrole.

Responsibilities

1. Staff Supervision : Hire, train, supervise, and ensurecontinued development of custodial staff, ensuring compliance withdepartmental policies and procedures and that work is performed ina manner which supports overall strategic goals and priorities andactively fosters a team setting. Provide daily direction andguidance; prepare schedules and work assignments; monitor thequality of work in assigned areas and regularly evaluate andmaintain weekly work performance of assigned staff; and maintainjob records and review and approve employee timecards and time-offrequests.
2. Vendor & Contractor Coordination : Coordinate andcontact suppliers for services and goods, such as trash removal,carpet cleaning, and window washing. Collect and review bids andevaluate services and pricing. Make recommendations as appropriate.May provide oversight to selected vendor(s) and/or ensure projectsare done to bid specifications. Keep management abreast of status,jobs, and issues and ensure appropriate parties are notified of anychanges, concerns, activity.
3. Inventory & Supply Management : Responsible for theeffective inventory processes, maintenance, and distribution of allequipment Identify, test and evaluate new products, equipment,clothing and vendors as appropriate. Coordinate and review bids andmake recommendations to management based on findings and materialsused by custodians, including processing monthly supply orders andordering equipment.
4. Emergency Response : Serve an initial point of contactin emergency situations. Evaluate emergency information anddetermine staffing needed to resolve. Work overtime as necessary orperiodically required, and have flexibility in shift hours.
5. Inclement Weather Coordination : Monitor inclementweather to ensure sufficient staffing and resources are availableto keep walkways, sidewalks, and stairs clear of snow and ice,participating in clean-up efforts as needed.
6. Compliance, Records & Safety : Complete and maintainelectronic records, logs and forms (i.e. 1st reports of injury).Ensure files and data are accurate and complete.Ensure that allsafety and OSHA regulations are observed in departmental operationsby actively enforcing safe working practices and safety programs asestablished by Wheaton EHS and promoting proper working habits.Ensure staff receive all relevant training and information bydisseminating and reviewing materials, literature, and deliveringtraining as assigned. Respond to maintenance and emergency calls ona 24-hour basis and serve as campus point of contact.
7. Other Duties: Performs all other duties andresponsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. Thismay include attendance of and participation in required trainingfor role.

Working Hours

2nd shift 3p - 11p

Staff Term

12 Months

Position Type

Staff

Department

Building Services

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 Years of experience with some supervisory experience
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may besubstitued
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and writteninstructions.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems and function asa member of a team.
• Ability to communicate well, with strong writing andinterpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with minimalsupervision to meet required deadlines.
• High degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to lift and move heavy furniture and operate bulky andheavy equipment.
• Physically capable of lifting 40 -50 lbs.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, safety procedures and OSHArequirements.
• Knowledge of supervisory responsibilities, department andCollege policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google suite

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, WheatonCollege maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitmentranges for a position, the College considers a number of factorsincluding the budget for the position, the range of the grade, theexternal market for the position or similar positions, level andscope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevantexperience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must havethe prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $22/hr.

Physical Demands

• Stamina & Mobility: Continuous standing, walking,bending, stooping, and kneeling for the duration of an 8.5-hourshift to clean large areas like the gym floor, balconies, lockerrooms, and staircases.
• Heavy Lifting & Carrying: The ability to lift, push,pull, and carry heavy loads (typically up to 75 lbs). This includesmoving heavy trash receptacles, handling bulk pool chemicals or CO2canisters, and lifting event tables and chairs.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent repetitive arm and handmovements required for sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishingstainless steel, wiping benches, and scrubbing the pool deck.
• Climbing & Reaching: Routinely climbing stairs (suchas the rear staircase and bleachers), ascending ladders to changelight bulbs, and reaching overhead to dust fixtures or wash highglass.
• Material Handling: Safely handling industrial cleaningagents, sanitizers, and pool chemicals while wearing requiredpersonal protective equipment ( PPE ).
• Routine Tasks by Frequency
  • Daily (5/week): Check and record pool chemical levels,add chemicals, deploy pool vacuum, and log data. Sweep, mop/vacuum,empty trash, and clean glass/railings in the Main Pool Entrance,Balconies, Spectator Area, Gym Floor, Bleachers, Lower Lobby, GymEntrances, Lower Level Hallway, and Rear Entrance. Clean,disinfect, and restock soap/paper in Men’s, Visitor’s, and Men’sStaff Locker Rooms (including mirrors, benches, lockers, andgraffiti removal). Clean and disinfect all waterfountains/bubblers.
  • Semi-Weekly (2/week): Empty trash, sweep, wash/vacuumfloors, clean glass, and dust furniture in Pool Offices and PoolDeck (scrub/disinfect deck). Clean, organize, sweep, and washfloors in the Laundry Room, Pool Chemical Room, and janitorialareas; maintain equipment.
  • Weekly (1/week): Vacuum carpets, empty trash, and dustfurniture in Sports Information Offices and Office 111.
  • As Needed / Ad Hoc: Change pool CO2 tanks. Polishelevator stainless steel, vacuum elevator carpet, and changeelevator lights. Carry a two-way radio, maintain front stairs forsafety, clean carpets, re-condition floors, change light bulbs, setup/break down event tables and chairs, and complete other directedduties.

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities orbe able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can performthe essential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation, using some other combination of skills andabilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerand does not discriminate against any individual or group on thebasis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status,genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort tomaintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment,the Department and the College actively encourages applicationsfrom women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal topersonal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity.Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and accessthat is essential to providing a transformative education in theLiberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email: [e-mail]