Custodial Services Supervisor

Wilkes University • Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Wilkes University is seeking a dependable and experienced Custodial Supervisor for its Custodial & Grounds Department. The position leads and oversees custodial operations during the evening/night shift, ensuring assigned facilities are clean, safe, sanitary, and properly maintained while providing direction and support to custodial staff. This is a working supervisor role that includes performing custodial tasks and training staff. The supervisor regularly inspects areas and responds to, investigates, and triages emergency calls to ensure a timely response.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent work experience, supervisory experience, and at least three years of prior experience in a similar work environment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employment is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. Additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and Pennsylvania criminal and child abuse clearances, are required for positions involving regular and unsupervised contact with minors.

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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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.
• Ensure assigned facilities are clean, safe, sanitary, and properly maintained.
• Provide direction and support to custodial staff.
• Regularly inspect areas to ensure buildings are maintained.
• Respond to, investigate, and triage emergency calls to ensure a timely response.
• Perform custodial tasks and train staff.
• 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