Custodial Supervisor B

Louisiana State University

4d•$18 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises multiple custodial units covering more than 320,000 square feet, with Custodian 3 employees and at least 15 Custodian I and II employees. The supervisor manages staff, environmental standards, property and equipment, supply purchasing, conference housing support, and the overall care of assigned facilities. Basic computer skills are needed to communicate by email, use the MAXIMO work order management system, and maintain personnel records. The role schedules cleaning work and assignments, distributes supplies and equipment, conducts building inspections and quality checks, supports pest control and purchasing, and provides employee orientation and on-the-job training. It also maintains personnel and payroll records, supports hiring and performance reviews, manages keys and property inventories, and assists with building safety and security. The supervisor works with Residential Life staff to manage conference housing and summer groups, including linens, laundry services, supplies, and equipment. This is an emergency-essential position that may require reporting to campus during emergencies or closures. A physical evaluation is required based on the job’s physical demands. The role requires the ability to walk around a 10,000-square-foot building and includes supervising weekend employees and participating in an on-call emergency team.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.
Basic computer skills, including email, a work order management system, and personnel records.
Ability to walk around a 10,000-square-foot building.
Ability to meet physical demands and complete a required physical evaluation.
Ability to report to campus during emergencies or closures when required.
Availability to supervise weekend employees and participate in an on-call emergency team.

Responsibilities

Schedule work assignments and cleaning duties for multiple units.
Issue supplies, tools, and equipment, and order and distribute cleaning supplies.
Enter service requests in the MAXIMO work order management system.
Conduct quarterly building inspections, lighting surveys, and cleanliness quality-control checks.
Assist with managing the pest-control program and work with vendors, suppliers, and visitors.
Orient and train employees in proper work methods.
Assist with the annual budget; prepare purchase requests, receive and close purchase orders, and document delivery discrepancies.
Manage uniforms and safety equipment for custodial employees.
Supervise weekend employees, participate in an on-call emergency team, and support custodial supervision in other departmental areas.
Maintain custodians’ attendance and work-time records, submit biweekly payroll timesheets, and distribute payroll deposit slips.
Assist with interviewing and selecting custodial applicants; serve as liaison between custodial staff, Residential Life administration, and Human Resource Management.
Conduct procedural discipline duties and evaluate staff job performance annually under university policies and procedures.
Maintain daily key inventory and records for assigned areas.
Support building security and safety through visual checks, issue reporting, and work-order management.
Manage property control and inventory of furnishings and equipment in compliance with departmental, university, and state regulations.
Coordinate conference housing and summer groups with Residential Life staff, including linens, laundry services, supplies, equipment, and fast-paced cleaning and replenishment.
Perform other duties as assigned.