Custodial Services Supervisor

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Wilkes University is seeking a dependable, experienced Custodial Supervisor for its Custodial & Grounds Department. This is a working supervisor role overseeing custodial operations during the evening/night shift and providing direction and support to custodial staff. The supervisor ensures assigned facilities are clean, safe, sanitary, and properly maintained; regularly inspects buildings; responds to, investigates, and triages emergency calls; and assists with technical issues and contingencies. The successful candidate will perform custodial tasks and train staff, while providing quality service to students, faculty, and staff.

The position is Monday through Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent upon a thorough background screening. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and three references.

Requirements

• High school diploma and equivalent work experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• At least three years of prior experience in a similar work environment.
• Ability to handle custodial equipment and knowledge of custodial care best practices and procedures.
• Ability to provide supervision, multitask, and assist with technical issues and contingencies.
• Knowledge and ability to perform custodial tasks and train staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects and gather information.
• Strong working knowledge of computers, including Word, Excel, database applications, email, and internet applications.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety regulations and other documentation pertinent to the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee custodial operations during the evening/night shift.
• Provide direction and support to custodial staff.
• Ensure assigned facilities are clean, safe, sanitary, and properly maintained.
• Inspect areas regularly to ensure buildings are maintained.
• Respond to, investigate, and triage emergency calls to ensure a timely response.
• Perform custodial tasks and train staff.
• Provide supervision, multitask, and assist with technical issues and contingencies.
• Prioritize projects and gather information.

What This Job Offers

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