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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.
PerksCompetitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!15 paid vacation days15 paid sick days13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)An engaging and collaborative environment.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BALBcUSl7ck
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Job Close Date 09/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 1, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
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To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209624
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