Custodial Manager (3rd shift)

About the role

The Custodial Manager is responsible for directing and overseeing all custodial operations across a college or university campus, ensuring facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming condition for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position provides leadership for a team of custodial supervisors and frontline employees while partnering closely with campus stakeholders to support academic, residential, athletic, and event-related activities. The Custodial Manager develops operational strategies, manages labor and budgets, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.

Aramark is rooted in service and united by its purpose to do great things for each other, partners, communities, and the planet. The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Aramark believes a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth, helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day custodial operations across academic buildings, residence halls, administrative facilities, athletic venues, student centers, and other campus locations.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules, staffing plans, and service standards to ensure consistent delivery of custodial services.
• Monitor facility conditions and proactively address cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance concerns.
• Coordinate support for special events, commencements, conferences, athletic competitions, and campus-wide activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality assurance audits to ensure adherence to established standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop custodial supervisors and frontline associates.
• Manage employee performance, attendance, engagement, and corrective action processes in accordance with company and client policies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and customer service excellence.
• Support workforce planning and succession development initiatives.

Client & Campus Relations

• Build strong relationships with university administrators, facilities leadership,