Hospitality Service Leader (Flexible Day Shift)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL); Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; 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 daytime hours in a student residential community. The role supervises up to seven custodians, ensures clean facilities, and covers for staff absences to maintain a welcoming living environment for students.

The position emphasizes training, inventory control, and coordinating schedule transitions between academic year and summer conferences. A high school diploma with custodial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment.
• Must be able to issue written instructions, prepare written reports and issue clear verbal instructions.
• Must be able to supervise a team of up to seven custodians.

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
• Assisting in custodial training
• Manage supply distribution and inventory control
• Coordinate the transition from academic year schedules to summer conference schedules smoothly

Skills

Supervisory experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years custodial experience

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Hospitality Service Leader (Flexible Day Shift)

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Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination

Working Title

Working Title Hospitality Service Leader (Flexible Day Shift)

Department

Department Housing Facilities Custodial-11051

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260891

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/02/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/16/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

When you join our team as a regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• 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
• 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

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary Salary commensurate with experience

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Sharleen Roth
[e-mail]
4024723699

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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