Superintendent of Custodial Operations

Job Summary

Direct custodial maintenance services for General Fund buildings to provide clean and sanitary conditions and moving service for total campus. Manage event set-up support, special/project management, quality assessment, inspection management, business unit performance management (metrics, KPI's), supply management and respond to after hour emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the 2nd Shift and Weekend Custodial Maintenance Department which consists of Custodians and Floor Technicians
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, coach, and evaluate custodial staff; implement training programs to enhance team performance and adherence to standards
• Plan, communicate and monitor job expectations
• Maintain compliance with departmental SOPs, federal/state guidelines, and university policies; manage corrective actions and personnel policies
• Develop and implement a maintenance cleaning plan for each work area with workload balance; establish cleanliness standards and custodial assignments
• Review, assign, and track work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); ensure data accuracy and timely completion
• Track estimated hours to actual hours for scheduled work for the operation
• Analyze and categorize work backlog by prioritizing and assigning effort required for work completion
• Prepare annual report on results achieved against established objectives and established goals for future years
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or seven (7) years of experience in a formal supervisory capacity within the custodial field

Other Required Qualifications

• High level of mathematical, reading, writing, and communication skills

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience within facilities work environment
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$60,617 - $77,306

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or printed materials, visual graphics, blueprints, and regulations
• Ability to apply and measure outcomes against APPA standards
• Must be able to assess appropriate skill level to task to provide most cost effective service
• Must interpret and explain procedures to subordinate staff members
• Must have computer ability to enter and manipulate data for reports, statistical information, and correspondence relative to the Custodial Department

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Must have a working knowledge of trades and their functions, and task specific sequencing required for maintenance/housekeeping, sanitation, and related repairs
• Knowledgeable of APPA standards for custodial

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Must demonstrate management skills such as: planning, organizing, ability to delegate, train, coach, lead, mentor, and motivate
• Ensure that safety program objectives are met by supporting a culture of safety and develop and implement safety programs
• May counsel employees

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as March 26, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.