Custodian Coordinator

Job Description

Date: May 1, 2025
Position Available: Custodial Coordinator
Position Reports to: Manager of Custodial and Safety Services
Department: Physical Plant Services
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with a rotating schedule to include some weekend work. Typically, with a one half-hour meal break. Occasional overtime required.

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/custodial-coordinator-4/

POSITION SUMMARY
The Custodial Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness and hygiene of campus facilities and managing the custodial team to ensure high standards of cleanliness are consistently maintained. This includes supervising cleaning staff, coordinating cleaning schedules, and ensuring that all facilities-such as restrooms, hallways, offices, and common areas-are properly maintained. The Custodial Coordinator also manages inventory of cleaning supplies, ensures safe handling and disposal of waste, and monitors the overall cleanliness of the campus environment. Additionally, the Custodial Coordinator works to ensure that all safety protocols are followed and addresses any specific cleaning requests or emergencies in a timely manner. Strong leadership, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential for this position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for the coordination and supervision of all custodial services in areas of primary responsibility.
2. Hiring, scheduling, organizing training, directing, supervising, and evaluating student workers for all custodial work in assigned buildings.
3. Ensure both safe work practices and high levels of custodial care in each facility.
4. Become familiar with and ensure all custodial equipment is maintained and in good, serviceable condition.
5. Responsible for the implementation and management of custodial policies and procedures. Supervises all student custodial personnel in their jurisdiction. Responsible for the student workers' skills and safety training.
6. Conduct daily building inspections, provide daily supervision and interaction with student workers.
7. Become familiar with TMA software and work requests, maintain communication with customers, work with various people, offices, or departments to resolve problems or complaints related to custodial services within your area of responsibility.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, expectations and responsibilities may be added or changed as needed to meet the University's needs.

REQUIREMENTS
Must understand, support, and embrace the mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville and possess the following:

Technical Skills
• Ability to hire, organize, schedule and direct work assignments for up to 30 workers.
• Must have working knowledge of computers and hand-held devices. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knows and demonstrates techniques of using custodial tools and ability to perform minor repairs to custodial equipment. Must have knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Understand and be fully supportive of the mission of Franciscan University.
• Be detail-oriented to ensure that conditions in assigned buildings are clean, safe, and up to Custodial Manager standards.
• Be proactive versus reactive and encourage your student workers to conduct themselves similarly.
Education and Experience
• Have relevant experience of custodial work.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and associated materials, chemicals & equipment.
• High school diploma.
Certifications & Licenses
• Maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's auto insurance policy.
Workplace Factors
• Strength and dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. Perform heavy lifting, transport equipment and labor to various sights. Must be able to walk, climb ladders, work from heights, and stand for long periods of time.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces and those that will require bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be able to tolerate inclement weather.

Candidates must submit an online application, a resume and a cover letter that demonstrates their fit for the position based on their experience, accomplishments, and skills as well as their desire to advance the mission of Franciscan University.

Please apply online: https://franciscan.edu/custodial-coordinator-4/

For other information and job postings, visit our website at https://www.franciscan.edu

Franciscan University of Steubenville is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Employer

Franciscan University is a Catholic and Franciscan liberal arts and professional studies institution located in Steubenville, Ohio.