Hands-On Custodial Operations Manager

Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings, Inc.; Ingleside (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Ingleside, TX is seeking a dedicated Custodial Working Manager to oversee daily custodial operations and actively participate in cleaning and maintenance tasks. You will lead a team, ensure service quality, safety, and adherence to contract requirements while delivering excellent customer service.

The role combines supervisory duties with hands-on cleaning, inventory management, and report generation.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience.
• 2–5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• Experience with inventory management, scheduling, and quality inspections.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily custodial operations and staff activities.
• Lead by example by performing custodial duties alongside team members when necessary.
• Conduct inspections to ensure facilities are maintained according to company and customer standards.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to custodial team members.
• Schedule and assign work tasks to ensure proper staffing and coverage.
• Monitor work performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure all special cleaning requests are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Conduct quality audits and submit reports to management.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure custodial equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Support payroll and administrative functions as needed.
• Respond promptly to customer concerns and service requests.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, and management.
• Support other departments and operations as business needs require.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Task prioritization

Inventory management

Scheduling

Quality inspections

Cleaning knowledge

Independent work

Physical endurance

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Custodial Working Manager to oversee daily custodial operations while actively participating in cleaning and facility maintenance activities. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for managing custodial staff, ensuring service quality, maintaining safety standards, and delivering exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, provide daily direction to custodial personnel, monitor work quality, and ensure all contractual and customer requirements are met. This position requires strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, along with the ability to perform physical custodial duties as needed.

Requirements

Essential job Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate daily custodial operations and staff activities.
• Lead by example by performing custodial duties alongside team members when necessary.
• Conduct inspections to ensure facilities are maintained according to company and customer standards.
• Provide training, coaching, and guidance to custodial team members.
• Schedule and assign work tasks to ensure proper staffing and coverage.
• Monitor work performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure all special cleaning requests are completed accurately and within required timelines.
• Conduct quality audits and submit reports to management.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure custodial equipment is properly maintained and operated safely.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Support payroll and administrative functions as needed.
• Respond promptly to customer concerns and service requests.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, employees, and management.
• Support other departments and operations as business needs require.

Custodial responsibilities:

• Sweep, mop, dust, vacuum, and sanitize assigned areas.
• Clean restrooms, break rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Empty trash containers and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Replenish restroom and facility supplies.
• Operate floor cleaning equipment, buffers, scrubbers, and other custodial machinery.
• Clean windows, fixtures, walls, and high-touch surfaces.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and appearance at all times.

Qualifications:

• Previous custodial, janitorial, or facility maintenance experience required.
• Minimum 2-5 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
• Experience with inventory management, scheduling, and quality inspections.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and safety practices.

Requirements:

• Must successfully pass all company and customer-required training.
• Must pass required background checks, drug screenings, and alcohol testing.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be available for occasional overtime, weekends, or emergency call-outs as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies in connection with this posting. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of the company, and no fees will be paid.

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