Hospitality Service Leader (Flexible Day Shift)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ample paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Hospitality Service Leader for a flexible day shift in the Housing Facilities Custodial department. The role supervises up to seven custodians, ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming residential spaces for students.

The candidate will perform hands-on cleaning, oversee staff, manage supplies, and coordinate schedule transitions between academic year and summer conferences. On-call hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent with two years custodial experience
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to issue written instructions, prepare written reports and issue clear verbal instructions
• Able to lead and work effectively with others
• Understand cleaning chemicals and their application/dilution
• Operate custodial equipment
• Available via cell phone during working hours
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs

Responsibilities

• Clean areas such as bathrooms, public lounges, laundry rooms, stairwells, dining room, tile floors and carpeting
• Fill in for staff absences
• Supervise full-time regular and student employees in cleaning residence hall facilities
• Assist in custodial training
• Manage supply distribution and inventory control
• Coordinate transition from academic year to summer conference schedules smoothly

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Follow instructions

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Working Title

Hospitality Service Leader (Flexible Day Shift)

Department

Housing Facilities Custodial-11051

Description Of Work

University Housing is looking for a motivated, caring individual to join our team working daytime hours in a student residential community. We are looking for a Hospitality Service Leader to supervise a team of up to seven custodians responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of residential floors and public areas according to established standards. In this role, you will help ensure students have a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment.

As a Hospitality Service Leader, you will:

• Clean areas such as bathrooms, public lounges, laundry rooms, stairwells, dining room, tile floors and carpeting
• Fill in for staff absences
• Supervise full-time regular and student employees in cleaning residence hall facilities
• Assisting in custodial training
• Manage supply distribution and inventory control
• Coordinate the transition from academic year schedules to summer conference schedules smoothly

May be required to be on-call during evening and weekend hours.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

Benefits

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school plus two years of custodial experience; equivalency considered
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Must be able to issue written instructions, prepare written reports and issue clear verbal instructions
• Able to lead and work effectively with others necessary
• Must have the ability to understand cleaning chemicals and their application and dilution ratios
• Must have ability to operate all types of custodial equipment
• Must be available via cell phone during working hours
• Must be able to lift 35lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred

Posted Salary

Salary commensurate with experience