Custodian Supervisor

Custodian Supervisor Job Purpose

This individual serves as a first-line Supervisor in the Custodial Department. The Custodian Supervisor is responsible for supervising, with designated authority, up to 20 custodian personnel within a designated work area consisting of district buildings—reporting directly to the Manager of Operations. The Custodian Supervisor assists in directing the day-to-day activities, including: training all assigned staff; insuring safe work practices are adhered to;

assigning work; preparing daily cleaning schedules; monitoring productivity of personnel; evaluating work assignment and completion of project work; securing buildings, including unlocking and locking buildings; and responding to employee concerns. With designated authority, the Custodian Supervisor interviews and recommends selection of applicants, conducts training, acts upon leave requests, conducts annual performance evaluations; recommends corrective action; and works directly with clients on cleaning issues.

• Insure staffing needs of assigned buildings; analyze workloads and assign work to employees
• Assign building keys to custodial staff and maintain key security
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies and procedures
• Inspect buildings to determine cleaning needs and job assignments
• Prepare reports related to the Custodial Division, such as building inventories and custodial procedures
• Oversee performance of special cleaning projects
• Carry cell phone/portable radio to maintain workplace communication
• Ensure that power cleaning equipment is maintained in proper working order
• Identify, report, and take corrective action to resolve custodial problems; report and act upon building security, maintenance, and potential safety hazards
• Evaluate, order, and maintain stock of custodial supplies; recommend the need for equipment
• Conduct safety meetings and train custodial staff; enforce safety rules and regulations; investigate accidents and incidents and fill out accident/incident reports
• Meet with building administrators to insure cleaning expectations are met
• Conduct regular training of all staff on all cleaning procedures, including chemical and equipment use
• Submit a daily shift report on all pertinent activities occurring during the shift
• Maintain a positive attitude and set a good example for custodial staff, while supporting the common goals and objectives of the supervisory/management team
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is required

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems
• Be responsible and accountable
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details
• Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude
• Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous
• Exhibit a professional work ethic
• Continuously promote a safe work environment

• Proven strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make sound decisions, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with demonstrated flexibility to meet changing needs
• Strong supervisory and people management skills with a demonstrated commitment to build and maintain a strong team and customer service oriented organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including those required to create reports, conduct meetings, and train personnel as well as the ability to work well with others
• Experience inspecting buildings to determine cleaning needs and analyzing workloads
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel as well as data entry experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment with demonstrated flexibility and composure
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
• Have knowledge and understand of safe work practices and policies
• Must be able to wear all proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Must be able to follow written and/or verbal instructions and communicate in English regarding the use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; comply with safety policies and procedures

• Experience supervising custodial services staff preferred

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License
• A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire

Postings current as of 2/18/2026 10:29:59 PM CST.