Custodial Supervisor

Custodial Supervisor

Job : 293328
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Custodial Operations

Job Summary

Manage team of custodial foremen, custodians and custodian floor techs. Perform supervisory work involving assignment and direction of custodial employees in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of buildings, offices, classrooms, restrooms, fitness centers, laboratories, restaurants, furnishings and equipment as well as building entrances and exterior walkways. Train new employees in proper custodial procedures for the use of manually operated tools, electrically-powered machines, cleaning compounds, solvents, and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training activities for team members
• Serve as direct supervisor for custodial foreman and workers in assigned area
• Organize specialty cleaning assignments
• Manage fuel and other powered equipment operations
• Serve as technical cleaning expert for all specialty cleaning events, floods, blood and body fluid clean-up events, scabies, bedbugs, lice, fleas, moisture concerns and fire restoration; and general area custodial matters, floor care and other specialty cleaning
• Supervise contract workers conducting custodial work
• Coordinate custodial emergency response functions
• Coordinate custodial inspections to evaluate quality of housekeeping services provided
• Notify proper authorities of emergency corrective needs
• Plan, implement, collect and report inspection findings through electronic means and enter outcomes into work order system
• Manage work orders to correct items found during inspections
• Organize and coordinate delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment to custodial closets, bulk storage sites, primary equipment rooms, emergency response vehicles and warehouse locations
• Work in accordance with University policies, department procedures and state and federal regulations Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
• Serve in the absence of Custodial Superintendent Ensure that custodial personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform custodial services by issuing supplies, equipment, building keys, and vehicles
• Assist in hiring qualified employees by participating in interview process
• Evaluate new custodial supplies and equipment by conducting tests and recommending the appropriateness of use

• Associate's Degree or equivalent technical training/post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

• Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience within a facilities work environment

• Experience working in a college or university setting

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Profressional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to plan, prioritize,…