Custodial Services Supervisor, Building Services

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

4d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management at the University of Virginia is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor to support Academic and Health System facilities across the University. The supervisor provides clean and healthy environments by leading a custodial team of approximately 10–15 employees and ensuring safe, high-quality, consistent custodial services. The role includes supervising, scheduling, and training staff, maintaining positive and professional relationships with facility occupants, staff, colleagues, students, visitors, and department leadership, and managing assigned custodial operations. The available shift is 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The anticipated hiring range is $26.00–$30.00, commensurate with experience, and new University hires are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus. This is a benefited, non-exempt position based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and must be performed fully on-site. It is a designated position that may be required to work during emergencies, events, and some holidays. Application review will begin after August 4, 2026. New hires are subject to a background check, and candidates requiring immigration sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work independently, be proactive in managing workload, and anticipate operational or small-scale projects.
Regular standing and walking through indoor and outdoor work areas; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting, including periodic use of cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial custodial work.
Experience or interest in beginning a supervisory career.
A strong work ethic, reliability, self-motivation, enthusiasm for teamwork, and passion for the cleaning industry within higher education.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement custodial work schedules for assigned areas and maintain written records of work scheduled and completed.
Supervise custodial team members and provide frequent, constructive feedback.
Ensure required custodial projects are completed in a timely and professional manner.
Track purchases and update inventories.
Conduct and submit routine safety inspections.
Manage workload proactively and independently, anticipating operational and small-scale projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.