Job Details
Department: Capital Planning & Facilities
Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026
Normal Work Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends as required
Job Summary: The Supervisor, Custodial Services plans, organizes, leads, controls and manages the custodial maintenance function on campus in an expedient and efficient manner. Has direct or indirect responsibility for housekeeping supervisors, housekeepers, custodial maintenance, pest control, and others as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages and controls the cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, offices, windows, stairwells, entrances, sidewalks, corridors, carpets and flooring of campus buildings both on a routine and special event basis.
- Provides supervision, training, and scheduling of custodial staff to ensure that the needs of the University are fulfilled.
- Promotes and enforces safe work practices. Conducts training sessions on proper use of chemicals and cleaning products, and on Material Safety Data Sheets.
- Works with supervisors to hire, train, monitor and evaluate staff; provides performance feedback and counseling.
- Makes periodic evaluations of employees to determine effectiveness in accordance with University policy and procedures. Enforces disciplinary procedures according to University policy.
- Constantly inspects offices, classrooms, residence halls, and hallways for cleanliness, needed repairs, and any unsafe conditions; meets established timelines and schedules or programs needed tasks.
- Routinely reviews schedules, concerns, and issues with supervisors; provide assistance when needed.
- Monitors issues and concerns, and maintains consistency with procedures, cleaning practices, training, and counseling. Constantly updates cleaning procedures and supplies to maintain ever changing industry standards.
- Coordinates with the procurement department to acquire materials and services; monitors purchases within budgetary constraints, and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies.
- Reviews and monitors departmental budget to ensure compliance with purchasing regulations and to ensure orderly acquisition of supplies and services, and ensures good housekeeping practices.
- Coordinates and manages usage of housekeeping supplies in accordance with EPA and PSHA requirements.
- Directs and instructs housekeeping staff proper methods of cleaning and equipment use.
- Discusses with building manager/representative special needs and remedy problems.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation and records on cleaning tasks, attendance, employee performance, etc.
- Supervises pest control function to ensure effectiveness and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Drives University vehicles.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Five years housekeeping experience required including three years of supervisory experience required.
- High school diploma.
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License.
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Employee Benefits
JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:
- Retirement Plans
- Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
- RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
- 403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
- Health Insurance
- Medical (PEEHIP)
- Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Paid and unpaid leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prescription assistance
For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf
Equal Employment Opportunity
Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organization
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jacksonville State University is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
Company info
Website: http://www.jsu.edu/
Telephone: 256-782-5007
Location: 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265, United States
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