Supervisor - Custodian Services

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with Purpose. Support a Cleaner, Safer Campus. Join the Department of Residence, a team that keeps Iowa State University resident spaces running smoothly behind the scenes. As a Supervisor - Custodian Services, you’ll do more than manage cleaning schedules—you’ll play a key role in creating clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where students live and thrive. You’ll lead a reliable team, support their development, and take pride in seeing the direct results of your work every day.

Requirements

Two years of custodial experience or related building and facilities maintenance, including supervisory experience for a minimum of six months; supervision to include assigning daily work activities, inspecting and monitoring quality or work, and scheduling and coordinating work activities.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising custodial or facilities staff in custodial services, more specifically in residential or institutional buildings (e.g., schools, hospitals, dormitories)
Experience conducting employee evaluations or performance reviews
Experience coordinating supply orders or managing custodial inventory
Training or certification in custodial operations, OSHA, cleaning equipment/machines, or cleaning safety standards (e.g., ISSA, CMI, ServSafe).

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of custodians in their daily tasks
Assign schedules and adjust workflows to keep operations on track
Train new staff and help current team members grow
Conduct inspections to ensure cleaning quality and safety standards
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment
Coordinate furniture moves and deliveries for campus buildings
Respond to service requests and help resolve custodial concerns
Suggest process improvements and test new equipment or products

Benefits

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day—with timely enrollment
Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions
Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay
Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime hours to support work-life balance
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program