Facilities Services Supervisor: Lead Custodial & Grounds

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

IPERS Retirement

Education assistance

Job summary

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Facilities Service Supervisor to lead day-to-day custodial operations and building and grounds maintenance across City facilities. You will manage a team, coordinate services, and ensure facilities are clean, safe, and ready for employees, residents, and visitors.

The role requires 2+ years of college coursework or an Associate’s degree, plus 3–5 years in maintenance or custodial leadership.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three to five years in maintenance or custodial services with lead or supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees custodial operations and building and grounds maintenance for City facilities, ensuring services are safe, efficiently delivered, and aligned with quality standards.
• Supervises assigned personnel by delegating tasks, providing clear guidance, promoting safety, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Administers the planning, scheduling, and coordination of environmental service contracts to ensure vendor performance meets City requirements for service quality, safety, and customer responsiveness.
• Reviews and verifies the completion of work assignments to ensure compliance with operational standards and safety expectations; adjusts instructions as needed.
• Collaborates with internal departments to assess needs, respond to maintenance service requests, and ensure facility operations support high customer service levels.
• Oversees updates and maintenance of the City’s Lenel identification and door security system for secure access across facilities.
• Manages custodial product inventory and coordinates distribution with City departments to support continuous operations.
• Develops procurement specifications for goods and services in accordance with City policies, emphasizing quality and safety.
• Performs additional related duties to support safe facility operations and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Custodial operations

Facility maintenance

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a Facilities Service Supervisor to lead day-to-day custodial operations and building and grounds maintenance across City facilities. You will manage a team, coordinate services, and ensure facilities are clean, safe, and ready for employees, residents, and visitors.

The role requires 2+ years of college coursework or an Associate’s degree, plus 3–5 years in maintenance or custodial leadership.