Custodial Supervisor

Custodial Supervisor

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Custodial and Housekeeping

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20260152S

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 809-Custodial Services

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University's founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation's best colleges and universities. VU's inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Colleges" rankings is another indication of the University's continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova's most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Custodial Supervisor proactively manages work performed by in-house custodians. The Supervisor is responsible for scheduling, prioritizing and assigning work, inspecting completed work and communicating with clients. The individual in this position assists in the management of the Custodial operations and communicates with other supervisors on day and night shifts. The Supervisor also mentors and trains custodians and handles union grievances when appropriate.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 60%- Manage custodial staff to ensure that buildings and assets of the University are clean and well maintained. Ensure high quality fulfillment of cleaning tasks. Manage the daily operation of the day shift custodial group. Supporting actions include scheduling, inspections, training, and client feedback.
• 25% -Manage tasks that support the strategic goals of Custodial Services. Provide work direction, guidance, and personnel actions including hiring, coaching, counseling, and discipline in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• 10% -Perform administrative functions in support of Custodial Services. Track employee time using Kronos, order inventory, reconcile attendance, provide uniforms and PPE, report maintenance defects, accidents, and hazards, coordinate services, and prepare reports.
• 5%- Other duties and projects assigned. Provide on-site support for major campus emergencies. Ability to temporarily take on other Custodial Supervisor duties in the event of absence or vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Formal Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in managing custodians in a unionized environment.
• Work Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong listening skills; computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
• Specific Job Knowledge: Technical knowledge of equipment, chemicals, and cleaning procedures required.
• Other: Valid Driver's License required with good driving record; must meet Villanova's Risk Management Motor Vehicle Record Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Participation in a registration program for career development in the environmental or custodial field desired.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Tools, machinery and equipment used: Extractors, auto scrubbers, floor machines, vacuums, wet/dry vacuums, burnishers.
• Environmental conditions: Routine exposure to trash, occasional contact with mold, vomit, blood, and smoke-damaged rooms.
• Physical requirements: Must be able to climb ladders, bend and reach, and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Unusual Work Hours: May be required to work nights and weekends. Required to have a personal cell phone for contact during normal working hours and emergencies.

Salary Posting Information

This position falls within salaried grade 13 and the range is $51,000-63,800. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate's qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade 13