Weekend Custodial Supervisor

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UAH Facilities & Operations is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to lead custodial staff across a weekend shift (Friday–Sunday). You will direct daily tasks, train staff, perform audits, and ensure high cleaning standards across 90+ buildings and 500 acres.

The role requires at least five years in a supervisory role, a valid driver's license, and knowledge of cleaning practices. Proficiency in MS Office and hazard awareness is preferred; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years of full-time verifiable related work experience in a supervisory position.
• Must be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, with a valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Handle housekeeping requests promptly; ensure cleaning methods extend surface life of floors and fixtures.
• Direct and schedule monthly/quarterly custodial projects; maintain records of supplies and equipment.
• Perform building audits and report areas needing attention.
• Instruct and train custodial staff; inspect work and provide coaching for improvement.
• Assist leadership in interviewing, training, evaluating performance, payroll, attendance, and personnel issues.
• Ensure building security by controlling doors and gates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Training

Driver's license

Cleaning practices

Hazardous materials handling

Spanish (desirable)

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose Of The Position

The Custodial Supervisor is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of each of the University’s 90+ buildings and 500 acres. Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Director of Building Services, the Custodial Supervisor directs, supervises, provides training, and inspects the work of custodial employees daily, ensuring that all University buildings are properly cleaned and maintained at the highest possible standards by the most efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies. The employee's duties will be performed full-time during the Weekend Shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday).

Department: Facilities & Operations
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities and Environment

Duties / Responsibilities

• Handle all housekeeping requests in a timely and professional manner; ensure cleaning methods and materials used promote the long life of all types of floor surfaces, painted, carpeted, and other surfaces, building fixtures, etc.


• Direct and schedule projects that occur monthly or quarterly, such as cleaning window ledges, shampooing carpet, etc.; maintain records and inventory of custodial supplies and equipment in areas supervised.


• Perform building audits; watch for and promptly report areas needing custodial or maintenance attention.


• Instruct employees in proper custodial methods and use of new equipment, document such training and re-training, inspect work, provide coaching, and give suggestions on ways to improve in their job duties.


• Assist the Assistant Director and Director of Building Services in interviewing all potential custodial personnel, training personnel, and evaluating performance levels; make recommendations on matters of discipline, promotions, hiring, overtime, performance evaluations, and other personnel functions; prepare, verify, and submit payroll records; maintain attendance records; resolve worker problems.


• Ensure building security by locking and unlocking doors and gates.

Minimum Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.


• Minimum of five years of full-time verifiable related work experience in a supervisory position or any combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job.


• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes but is not limited to possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.


• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)


• Fully knowledgeable in current cleaning practices & use of disinfecting chemicals.


• Certified in blood-borne pathogen cleanup or obtain certification within six months of hire.


• Leadership skills, including communication, motivation, and coaching experience.


• Familiarity with laws and regulations related to supervising employees.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient Spanish language skills are desired.


• Carpet/floor care certification is desired.


• Certified training in respiratory protection, asbestos awareness, confined space entry, hazard communication, personal protective equipment use, and injury prevention is preferred.


• Experience handling hazardous materials is desired.

Published Salary (if Available)

$44,000 -$49,000

Advertised:

Oct 09 2026 Central Daylight Time