Custodial Services Supervisor I

the South Dakota State Government•Redfield, SD

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating custodial operations to ensure all facilities remain clean, safe, and well maintained. This position oversees daily workflows, assigns tasks, and provides training and guidance to custodial staff. The supervisor monitors cleaning standards, enforces safety procedures, and promptly addresses sanitation or general maintenance needs. In partnership with Facility Operations leadership, the Custodial Supervisor manages cleaning supplies and equipment, supports operational goals, and fosters a positive and productive team environment. This role is essential in upholding SDDC's quality standards and ensuring clients, staff, and visitors experience a well-maintained environment. Key responsibilities include arranging work schedules, assigning work areas, conducting inspections, and overseeing preparation and cleanup for special events. The Custodial Supervisor interviews, hires, trains, disciplines, and evaluates staff performance. They maintain an adequate inventory of cleaning supplies, ensure expenditures remain within budget, and recommend equipment or material replacements as needed. The supervisor also identifies and reports facility or equipment repair needs to prevent further damage or costly repairs. In addition to supervisory duties, this position assists with hands-on-cleaning tasks such as dusting, scrubbing, waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing windows and walls. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Strong work ethic.
Attention to detail.
Commitment to a sanitary living and working environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 to make areas accessible for safe operations.
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.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Possess a National Career Readiness Certificate.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate custodial operations.
Oversee daily workflows, assign tasks, and provide training and guidance to custodial staff.
Monitor cleaning standards and enforce safety procedures.
Address sanitation or general maintenance needs.
Manage cleaning supplies and equipment.
Support operational goals and foster a positive team environment.
Arrange work schedules and assign work areas.
Conduct inspections and oversee preparation/cleanup for special events.
Interview, hire, train, discipline, and evaluate staff performance.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and ensure expenditures remain within budget.
Recommend equipment or material replacements.
Identify and report facility or equipment repair needs.
Assist with hands-on cleaning tasks such as dusting, scrubbing, waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing windows and walls.

Benefits

15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
11 Paid Holidays
Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
Flexible Benefits - Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
Employee Wellness Program
Continued Education/Training Opportunities