Custodial Manager

Goodman Community Center • Madison, WI

4h • $25 - $27

About The Position

Goodman Community Center is hiring a hands-on Custodial Manager to lead its custodial team and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming community center. The role balances daily operations, staff development, and longer-term planning, and may involve assisting with cleaning and event setup when needed.

The manager supervises, schedules, trains, and coaches custodial employees; oversees cleaning and sanitation; and coordinates with the Hospitality team to prepare spaces for events and community activities. The role also manages cleaning schedules, staffing and coverage, supplies, equipment maintenance, expenses, and workplace safety practices and documentation.

Goodman Community Center is a neighborhood hub on Madison’s east side, offering youth programs, early childhood education, food programs, fitness and recreation activities, community events, and other services. The organization values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and non-traditional education pathways to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional custodial or janitorial experience.
• Supervisory or management experience in the custodial industry, including staff scheduling and vendor management.
• Knowledge of professional cleaning methods, equipment, sanitation practices, and workplace safety.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train employees, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high performance standards.
• Basic computer skills, including email and scheduling applications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train, and coach custodial employees, providing clear expectations, feedback, and accountability.
• Oversee daily cleaning, sanitation, inspections, deep-cleaning projects, and overall custodial quality.
• Coordinate with the Hospitality team to ensure spaces are clean and prepared for events and community activities.
• Develop cleaning schedules, assign work, respond to urgent needs, and ensure appropriate staffing and coverage.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, coordinate equipment maintenance, and monitor expenses.
• Promote workplace safety by ensuring proper use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and protective gear, and maintaining required safety documentation.
• Assist with cleaning, event setup, and other custodial tasks when extra help is needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED