CUSTODIAL MANAGER
DESCRIPTION OF JOB
The Custodial Manager is a working supervisor responsible for daily leadership, scheduling, training, and performance management of custodial staff across all shifts. This role ensures University standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance are consistently met and reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Operations. The position requires hands-on supervision, strong janitorial expertise, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented campus environment.
Responsibilities
- Management, Supervision & Training
- Supervise custodial staff and student workers, including scheduling, task assignment, coaching, and performance evaluation.
- Train employees in proper cleaning techniques, equipment operation, safety protocols, and efficient use of materials.
- Inspect work regularly and direct corrective actions to ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate personnel and training records.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, EPA standards, and University custodial policies.
- Report facility hazards or safety risks as needed.
- Custodial Duties
- Clean classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and common areas.
- Operate various types of cleaning machines, i.e. floor machines, waxers, and polishers.
- Empty trash, recycling, and refuse containers.
- Perform snow removal as needed.
- Support upkeep of parking structures and ensure proper recycling practices.
- Operational Oversight of Supplies & Equipment
- Maintain custodial supply levels and reorder materials as needed.
- Manage inventory of custodial closets and ensure safe chemical storage.
- Inspect custodial equipment and coordinate repairs or replacement as needed.
- Additional Duties
- Oversee the setup of rooms and spaces for university events.
- Serve on Facilities-related committees as assigned.
- Aid the Director of Facilities Operations with routine departmental work as requested.
- Work with the Event Services Manager to prepare residence halls for occupants attending summer programs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Necessary Education or Work Experience:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of five years supervisory experience; preference for managing 15 or more staff.
- At least two years of custodial experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
- Knowledge of custodial procedures, chemicals, and equipment.
- Ability to train staff effectively in cleaning techniques and equipment use.
- Computer literacy including Word, Excel, and ability to learn new systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to conduct group training sessions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and University partners.
- Other Qualifications:
- Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.
- Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
- Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
- The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.
How to Apply
Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code CMAN:
Edgewood University
Human Resources – CMAN
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer