Custodial Coordinator

Custodial Coordinator

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Category: Custodial and Housekeeping

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260553

Organization: Custodial Services 1

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, hours may vary based on operations

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $24.18 hourly, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

Facilities Management Custodial Services is seeking a Custodial Coordinator to join our team. This position will assist the Director of Custodial Services in overseeing daily departmental operations, including the coordination of special custodial activities and projects, as well as the supervision of custodial teams.

Duties:

• Responsible for a combination of specialized and routine administrative assignments in the area of custodial services.
• Assists in the development, planning and direction of programs and policies within Custodial Services.
• Oversees special activities, projects and budgetary transactions.
• Determines and develops labor and supply requirements for Custodial Services including routine assignments and special projects; assigns and directs the work of custodial employees.
• Manages the custodial inspection program to determine the operating effectiveness of custodial personnel; performs routine and special inspections as requested by the Manager.
• Creates and implements training and leadership programs for custodial personnel; may evaluate performance of employees who have completed training.
• Coordinates the hiring process, interviews applicants and recommends hiring of new employees to the Custodial Manager; performs departmental orientation of new employees.
• Has regular contacts with other departments. Routinely gathers a wide variety of information. Serves as a liaison between Custodial Services and University departments in the absence of or as assigned by the Manager.
• Plans, coordinates, and expedites special activities or projects that may require specialized training. Supervises others in the performance of these special projects.
• Participates in the performance of office functions such as handling incoming phone calls and visitors, requisitioning supplies, equipment and contractual services as needed, maintaining computerized records, reviewing time sheets and work orders, and filing. Records kept and activities participated in may involve issues of a confidential nature.
• Participates in the formulation of departmental policy, providing input and advice to the Manager based upon previous experience and ingenuity.
• Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of and adhere to established health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks.
• May perform the duties of the manager in his or her absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree, AND: 48 months of supervision experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months of experience.

Skills:

• Proficient navigating and maintaining databases
• Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English
• Basic math skills
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• General office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, and mail
• Customer service
• Must be able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
• Good organizational skills and the ability to exercise discretion, ingenuity and independent judgment

Certifications: Valid Driver's License to drive university vehicles

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

• Visual inspection of work areas
• Sitting for prolonged periods
• Repetitive hand and wrist use
• Standing and walking
• Reading written material
• Walking up and down stairs
• Hearing, in person and on telephone
• Fine motor skills for writing

Environmental:

• Advising and supervising employees
• Dealing with confrontation
• Exposure to odors and disagreeable conditions
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and dust
• May be required to work on weekends or after normal business hours
• May be designated as an "essential position" during emergency closures
• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies

Departmental Preferences: Experience working in Facilities Management or Custodial Services

Supervision: Supervisor - Primary Role

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting: Mar 23, 2026

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