Custodial Services Supervisor I

Location: Redfield, SD
Salary: $18.45–$21.70 hourly, depending on qualifications

About SDDC

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, working toward the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans. SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate custodial operations to ensure all facilities remain clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Oversee daily workflows, assign tasks, and provide training and guidance to custodial staff.
• Monitor cleaning standards, enforce safety procedures, and promptly address sanitation or general maintenance needs.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment in partnership with Facility Operations leadership.
• Arrange work schedules, assign work areas, conduct inspections, and oversee preparation and cleanup for special events.
• Interview, hire, train, discipline, and evaluate staff performance.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of cleaning supplies and ensure expenditures remain within budget.
• Recommend equipment or material replacements as needed.
• Identify and report facility or equipment repair needs to prevent further damage or costly repairs.
• Assist with hands-on cleaning tasks such as dusting, scrubbing, waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing windows and walls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards, including OSHA requirements and safe chemical handling.
• Knowledge of basic facility maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of scheduling, staffing, and workflow planning.
• Knowledge of inventory control for custodial supplies and equipment.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, and arrange furniture, equipment, and other objects.
• Ability to remove ice, snow, and debris from sidewalks, streets, and grounds.
• Skill in supervising and training custodial staff effectively.
• Skill in organizing daily and long-term cleaning operations.
• Skill in conducting inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
• Skill in problem solving operational issues quickly and efficiently.
• Skill in communicating clearly with team members and management.
• Skill in using facility management software or digital tools for scheduling, work orders, and reporting.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust staffing based on needs.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle equipment as needed for custodial tasks.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and resolve interpersonal issues.

Benefits

• 15 days/120 hours of vacation leave.
• 14 days/112 hours of sick leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee health insurance with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage.
• Flexible benefits including dental, vision, life insurance, and critical illness coverage.
• Paid parental and family medical leave.
• 6% fully matched retirement plan.
• Reduced tuition for in-state colleges and universities.
• Employee wellness program.
• Continued education and training opportunities.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours weekly.