What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Supervisor position at Lamar University?
Position Information
Posting Number
20113056
Position Title
Custodial Supervisor
FTE
1.00
Position Type
Staff
Department
Custodial Services
Position Summary Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
About This Role:
The Custodial Supervisor performs supervisory work involving the assignment and direct supervision of assigned employees in maintaining the cleanliness of all university facilities. This includes planning, organizing, scheduling, and supervising all custodial activities to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency. The supervisor reports directly to the Custodial Manager in the Facilities Management Department. This position is considered essential, and employees will be required to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to emergency situations or natural disasters
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
- Leads, supervises, trains, and coordinates the activities of the custodial workforce, ensuring flexibility and realigning priorities as needed.
- Evaluates custodial and cleaning service needs, monitors building inspections to ensure standards are met, and ensures prompt response to customer service requests.
- Acts as a liaison between the department and customers for all custodial services, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
- Ensures required training, qualification, and certification for staff, while motivating employees to maintain a positive customer-service approach.
Key Competencies:
- Ability to train, coordinate, and manage work activities of assigned staff.
- Industrial property and custodial services experience with multiple buildings and dissimilar usage.
- Knowledge of custodial equipment, materials, products, techniques, and standards common to custodial agreements.
- Effective interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of hazards and required safety precautions associated with the use of operation of equipment common to the custodial /housekeeping tasks.
Physical Requirements:
Tasks will require sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work that will include walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. Some tasks may require being able to lift heavy objects weighing 45 pounds or more and you may have to wear personal protective gear.
Job Conditions:
The working environment could be around biohazards including raw sewage, chemicals, and/or fumes. Employees may be required to work around electrical and mechanical hazards along with working in adverse weather conditions.
Who We Are:
Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.
Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
- 2-5 years of custodial or janitorial experience.
EEO Statement
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference Statement
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree is preferred.
- Certification in a technical training program within the custodial field or certified training in the supervisory, leadership, or management field.
- 5 or more experience as a Custodial Supervisor.
- Valid Driver’s license
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary
$37,330 - $48,529
Work Hours
Posting Date
02/06/2025
Close Date
05/06/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions
Salary : $37,330 - $48,529
