Custodial Superintendent

Job no: 541820
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Environmental/Occupational Safety
Department:  - RU-HOUSEKEEPING

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Provide work management and administrative direction for custodial services, ensuring all facilities meet high sanitation and cleanliness standards, including offices, event spaces, and public areas
• Supervise and lead custodial staff, set performance expectations, and provide direction for goal achievement
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train custodial staff, ensuring consistent standards for safety, cleaning quality, and customer service
• Develop long‑range custodial service plans, including staffing levels, work priorities, and cleaning techniques
• Oversee budgeting, cost projections, purchasing approval, and financial controls for custodial operations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures, including safety and work quality standards, hazardous material handling, and sustainability initiatives
• Formulate service contracts and specifications for equipment, cleaning supplies, and services, ensuring compliance with university purchasing guidelines
• Coordinate services with other campus departments, including waste management, pest controls, and grounds services, as needed

• Plan, implement, and adjust custodial work shift schedules to ensure efficient workforce utilization
• Monitor daily operations and implement continuous improvements in cleaning methods, work activities, and performance standards
• Conduct service needs assessments, analyze results, and implement solutions for enhanced efficiency
• Develop and implement training programs for staff on safety, cleaning standards, customer service, and the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Oversee new employee orientation, ensure compliance with workplace safety standards, and maintain up to date safety data sheets (SDS)
• Handle employee performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and human resource matters, ensuring alignment with university policies
• Occasionally will require hands-on work during short staffing, events, or emergencies

• Establish and enforce high-quality custodial work standards for both internal staff and external vendors
• Conduct regular facility inspections and take corrective actions to maintain cleanliness, safety, and security
• Investigate and respond to service requests, complaints, and feedback from building occupants and customers to ensure prompt resolution

• Plan and execute special cleaning projects, collaborating with external vendors as necessary
• Develop and oversee facility-wide recycling programs and other sustainability initiatives
• Prepare and analyze management reports, incident reports, and custodial service assessments
• Coordinate custodial response during a shelter activation, hurricane recovery, or any emergency situation
• Collaborate with university departments and vendors to maintain high standards for custodial and facility services

$65,000 - $70,000;
Commensurate with experience

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in managing and training a large team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in operating and using various custodial cleaning equipment
• Awareness of current cleaning methods, products, and materials including chemicals, and general knowledge of handling and disposing of hazardous materials
• Familiarity with building cleaning…