Residential Custodial Supervisor (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

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.