Job No. 157134
- Job Title:
- Custodial Supervisor
- Employer:
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Syracuse University
- Location:
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Syracuse , NY
- Posting Date:
- 24-Nov-2025
- Description:
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Job Description
Manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of facilities during day-shift hours. Includes all custodial staff and working the day shift across Facilities Services maintenance areas. Work closely with building supervisors and day shift custodians to schedule custodial work needed during this shift. This position is for 2nd shift; Wednesday through Sunday 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred OR 5-10 years’ experience in custodial operations of a large facility/organization.
Technical expertise in several essential custodial building trades.
Advanced technical, computer, oral and written communication skills preferred.
Must be familiar with Green cleaning methods and procedures.
Skills and Knowledge
Interpret and enforce the bargaining unit contract, University’s policies and individual department policies.
Responsibilities
Manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance of facilities during third-shift hours. Includes all custodial staff and working the third shift across both Physical Plant and Housing maintenance areas.
Work closely with building supervisors and day shift custodians to schedule custodial work needed during this shift.
Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations, Department of Labor, and SU Safety Department including the ADA.
Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives.
Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Interact with deans, directors, department heads, faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests.