Day Custodial Supervisor

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Educational Opportunities

Comprehensive Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee shift custodial operations for 25–40 staff across multiple campus buildings. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and scheduling activities, managing supplies, and ensuring safety and service standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and hands-on management. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, early morning shifts, with benefits and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supervision or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• In lieu of degree, High School Diploma with 5 years of experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift custodial operations for 25–40 custodians across up to 20 buildings.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule custodial activities and workflows.
• Requisition custodial supplies and maintain building inventories.
• Approve and monitor work hours, overtime, and flextime.
• Travel between assigned buildings to inspect areas for quality and safety standards.
• Report daily challenges and resource needs to the General Manager.
• Foster teamwork and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Driver’s license

Reading, writing & math

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in supervision or related field

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Outlook

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

The successful candidate for this Custodial Supervisor position will supervise shift custodial operations for 25–40 custodians assigned to up to 20 buildings within the Building Services Department. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and scheduling custodial activities; requisitioning general custodial supplies; maintaining inventory for assigned buildings; and approving and monitoring work hours, overtime, and flextime.

The Custodial Supervisor will travel among assigned buildings and inspect individual areas for compliance with customer service standards, department expectations, safety procedures, and other operational requirements. This position will consult with the General Manager regarding daily shift activities and provide updates on operational challenges, concerns, and resource needs. The successful candidate will foster teamwork and support staff professional development.

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus beautiful year-round and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 10% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified Candidates Will Need:

• Associate's degree in supervision or related field
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience (High School Diploma and 5 years of experience)

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Must have proven leadership and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, employees and peers
• Conflict resolution skills needed
• Strong computer skills required including knowledge of Outlook, word processing and spreadsheets
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematics
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions during snow removal operations
• A valid US or Canadian driver's license

What's Nice to Have:

• Five years supervisory experience
• Custodial experience and supervision
• Knowledge of campus buildings
• Working knowledge of custodial techniques

What We’d Like You To Know:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summaryCLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

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