Job Details
Posting Number: STA00534PO26
Job Family: Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function: Custodial Services
USC Market Title: Custodial Supervisor
Job Level: M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title): Custodial Manager Swing Shift
Campus: Columbia
Work County: Richland
College/Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department: SAAS Housing - Custodial Operations
State Pay Range: G07
USC Market Range: MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,296 - $64,229
Location of Vacancy: Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday from 4:00am-12:30pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department
Basis: 12 months
Job Search Category: Trades/Maintenance
Advertised Job Summary
Custodial Manager Swing Shift
Can you lead a team with purpose while ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming residential community for students? Are you someone who thrives in fast-paced environments where problem-solving, accountability, and leadership matter every day? Do you believe that student success starts with safe, well-maintained living spaces?
The Custodial Manager Swing Shift provides effective leadership, oversight, and development to a night shift custodial services unit that is responsible for the regular care and cleaning of University residence halls. This position is an essential member of the Operations leadership team and will be required to respond to emergencies after hours or during times the University is closed. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.
The hours for this position are Wednesday through Sunday from 4:00am-12:30pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Primary Duties Include
- Lead daily and long-term planning for routine and project cleaning.
- Use industry best practices (ISSA) to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Supervise staff, including training, development, coaching, and the EPMS process.
- Respond to emergencies, weekends, and hazardous weather as part of an on-call rotation.
- Ensure quality assurance (QA) inspections are completed and properly documented.
- Conduct monthly inspections of supplies and equipment to assess condition and needs.
- Track performance and provide monthly reports on factors affecting work quality and productivity.
- Submit maintenance work orders, review their status weekly, and follow up on incomplete items.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid Driver’s license. Computer literacy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Position requires a thorough knowledge of the custodial services business, with emphasis in safety practices as it pertains to relevant areas of employment. Knowledge of business management practices, personnel management, planning problem solving and conflict resolution are essential.
