Custodial Manager

About the role

The Custodial Manager provides operational leadership for daily custodial service delivery across assigned campus facilities, ensuring consistent execution of established cleanliness, safety, and customer service standards. The Custodial Manager translates APPA levels of care into staffing plans, schedules, inspections, and measurable results. The role is responsible for workforce deployment, quality assurance, training implementation, and responsive service delivery while supporting CMMS-enabled operations and maintaining accurate operational records.

Responsibilities

• (45%) Direct day-to-day custodial operations including staffing deployment and prioritization.
• Implement APPA-aligned service standards and adjust operations as needed.
• Cookordinate custodial support for campus activities and events.
• Manage custodial service contracts.
• Enforce safety, compliance, and custodial best practices.
• Manage and oversee custodial staff during weather related and emergency events to include snow/ice mitigation.
• (25%) Supervise custodial supervisors and frontline staff.
• Implement training programs and reinforce safety practices.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• (10%) Conduct inspections and cleanliness assessments.
• Respond to service concerns and coordinate resolutions.
• Collaborate with Facilities partners and campus stakeholders regarding operational issues.
• (5%) Ensure accurate work documentation and inspection tracking in CMMS.
• Provide reliable reporting to support operational visibility and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of a new CMMS Custodial Module, ensuring effective integration into campus work order and facility management systems.
• (5%) Coordinate supply and equipment needs.
• Support vendor activities impacting custodial operations.
• Work with the Materials, Acquisition and Distribution Manager and vendors to streamline department ordering and delivery processes.
• (5%) Perform additional duties related to facilities maintenance and operations in support of campus needs as required.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Services or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible custodial or facilities management experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing cleaning operations for multiple buildings or large institutional environments.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating service delivery.
• Knowledge of custodial methods, safety standards, and SDS requirements.
• Maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to use CMMS tools and apply levels-of-care frameworks such as APPA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, and documentation.
• Experience in developing or implementing custodial modules, operational workflows, or quality control systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supply inventories, equipment procurement, and long-range custodial planning.
• Willingness and ability to respond to UCCS emergencies—including snow removal—within 30 minutes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Environmental Services or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible custodial or facilities management experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience overseeing cleaning operations for multiple buildings or large institutional environments.
• Must have experience supervising teams and coordinating service delivery.
• Must have knowledge of custodial methods, safety standards, and SDS requirements.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to use CMMS tools and apply levels-of-care frameworks such as APPA is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting, scheduling, and documentation is highly desired.
• Experience in developing or implementing custodial modules, operational workflows, or quality control systems is highly recommended.
• Must be willing and able to respond to UCCS emergencies—including snow removal—within 30 minutes.

Skills

• CMMS tools and APPA levels of care.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Experience in developing or implementing custodial modules, operational workflows, or quality control systems.
• Supply and equipment coordination.
• Ability to manage supply inventories, equipment procurement, and long-range custodial planning.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Health savings, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Wellness & More: Wellness programs, additional benefits through CU Advantage.

Pay

$42,437 - $56,583 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Health savings, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Wellness & More: Wellness programs, additional benefits through CU Advantage.

Contact Information

To apply, visit cu.edu/cu-careers and search for job #: 40165. Applications must be submitted by 07/5/2026. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information.