Custodial Services Supervisor

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Services Supervisor provides direct supervision of the day-to-day operations of custodial staff in residence halls, residential dining areas, and assigned auxiliary buildings at the University of North Texas. The role oversees staff schedules, daily building and task coverage, overtime, special and emergency projects, leave approvals, and time and attendance. The supervisor trains, instructs, and coaches employees, applies progressive discipline when needed in accordance with applicable guidelines, and manages team performance, interpersonal conflicts, and disputes.

The position ensures custodial equipment is functional, maintained, stored, and used appropriately, and regularly inspects assigned facilities to ensure cleaning standards are met. The supervisor participates in custodial hiring, including application evaluation, interviews, and candidate selection, and performs other activities as directed by department leadership. This is an essential, security-sensitive position requiring protection of critical organizational infrastructure. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The role requires driving a university vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years of experience in a related maintenance/repair field; substitution of education for experience is allowed.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, tools, materials, and supplies used in cleaning, maintaining, repairing, and servicing equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of operating principles of related mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
• Skill in locating and adjusting defects in equipment.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to the work performed.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including communicating, climbing, lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, moving between worksites, and operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Must provide at least two professional references as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day custodial operations in residence halls, residential dining areas, and assigned auxiliary buildings.
• Approve leave and manage employee time and attendance.
• Train, instruct, and coach custodial staff; apply progressive discipline as needed in accordance with university, system, state, and federal guidelines.
• Coordinate custodial work schedules, including daily building and task coverage, overtime, and special or emergency projects.
• Manage custodial work teams to achieve cleaning goals, including managing interpersonal conflicts and resolving disputes.
• Ensure custodial equipment is functional, properly maintained and stored, and properly used.
• Regularly inspect assigned facilities to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
• Participate in custodial hiring, including evaluating applications, interviewing candidates, and candidate selection.
• Participate in activities and functions as directed by department leadership.

What This Job Offers

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