Custodial Supervisor

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: about 12 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Apr 2024

Posting Summary


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Posting Number STA00237PO24
Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function Custodial Services
USC Market Title Custodial Supervisor
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132115
Job Level A4 - Administrative/Operational Support
Business Title (Internal Title) Custodial Supervisor
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Custodial
State Pay Band 5
Approved Starting Salary $41,258
Advertised Salary Range $41,258 - $51,572
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other


About USC


About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.


Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.




Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
High school diploma and 3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified with one year of supervisory experience.
Driver’s license required
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and 3 years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified with one year of supervisory experience.
Driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial tasks. Knowledge of custodial standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Knowledge of inventory control. Some knowledge of personnel, procurement, and budgeting practices in state government. Knowledge of the concepts and techniques of on-the-job training. Ability to keep accurate written records. Ability to prioritize and make the optimal use of personnel, materials and equipment. Ability to plan, direct and review the work of subordinates. Ability foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate.


Job Duties


Job Duty
Supervises custodial personnel in assigned buildings that are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and attractive environment, including but not limited to high and low dusting, vacuuming, washing walls, mopping and scrubbing floors, wiping down surfaces, shampooing carpets, and any other cleaning work necessary, by providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training; issuing keys; assigning and reviewing work; completing Employee Performance Management System documents; reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips; and assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities while using various computer equipment and software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, FAMIS, VIP, Internet access, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Performs inspections of assigned buildings by walking through and observing interiors of buildings in order to review the work of employees, gather information for developing work orders that are used by maintenance or custodial staff, communicate with customers, check on the need for replacement fire extinguishers, report safety concerns, meet with building liaisons, and provide a visible custodial management presence to staff, professors, students, and visitors. Performs back-up custodial work regularly to maintain the cleanliness and enhance the image of assigned buildings when employee who originally completed the work is not available.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty
Develops and communicates maintenance and special project work orders based on institutional and organizational requirements, site inspections, employees’ reports, and recommendations from building liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other staff to include using the buffer or the pressure washer, cleaning carpets, and the completion of higher level custodial work in research lab facilities, post-construction sites, flooded or otherwise damaged buildings, and when called upon for catastrophic events such as providing evacuee facilities in order to provide a high level of customer service and an attractive and well-maintained campus
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Communicates with building liaisons, deans, department chairs, professors, and other department staff on a regular basis, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhance the image of custodial services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving custodial guidance and advice.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
On a regular basis, maintains a stock of cleaning supplies and equipment by ordering, receiving, and verifying goods from Consolidated Supplies, distributing supplies to employees or restocking supply closets in assigned buildings in order to ensure efficient and effective cleaning system processes. On a regular basis, maintains a stock of cleaning supplies and equipment by ordering, receiving, and verifying goods from Consolidated Supplies, distributing supplies to employees or restocking supply closets in assigned buildings in order to ensure efficient and effective cleaning system processes.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Prepares reports for management review including incidents, work orders, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information, to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs, to review trends, and to share best practices and resolve problems within the custodial services areas.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Attends meetings and training events in order to gain knowledge of and apply continuous improvement principles and concepts including process mapping, defining measurement objectives, and researching and discussing best practices.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5


Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.


Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Essential


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date 03/18/2024
Job Close Date 04/29/2024
Open Until Filled No
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 April 29, 2024.
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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