Custodial Manager

Under general supervision from the Assistant Director of Facilities, the Custodial Manager coordinates and supervises janitorial staff, including Floyd School of Medicine employees, temp‑to‑hire, and/or contract‑based personnel. The manager oversees the day‑to‑day operations of janitorial services and demonstrates compliance with safety practices and requirements as outlined by the University of South Carolina, Floyd School of Medicine, and OSHA policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Oversees and coordinates daily cleaning services for all FSOM buildings, schedules floor maintenance, plans and schedules staff, and performs weekly inspections (30% of time).
• Manages work orders and delegates duties to staff, ensuring all work meets FSOM cleaning standards (20% of time).
• Maintains consumable supplies in stock, records quantities and usage, and keeps all equipment in good operating condition (20% of time).
• Stays current on cleaning activities, practices, and procedures, attends training sessions, and ensures compliance with building safety codes (10% of time).
• Tracks and manages all janitorial staff time and attendance, completes performance evaluations promptly, and monitors shift supervisors’ inspections (10% of time).
• Responds to trouble calls and performs other duties as needed (10% of time).

• Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of job‑related experience, or an equivalent combination of job‑related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Capable of planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to oversee the technical work and skill sets of staff.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and perform detailed work.
• Good reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
• Adherence to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations in conducting business lawfully and ethically.

Employees in safety‑sensitive or security‑sensitive positions will be subject to pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. This position is not safety‑sensitive or security‑sensitive.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.