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Custodial Services Supervisor

Custodial Services Supervisor

  • JR10007585
  • On Site
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Facilities and Capital Planning
  • Full time
  • Opening at: Jan 13 2026 - 11:00pm CST
  • Closing at: Jan 27 2026 - 11:00pm CST
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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodial Services Supervisor

Job Summary:

This position will lead the 3rd shift custodial team with the Wisconsin Union at Union South.  The position oversees the overnight custodial team but will have opportunities to help out at our other facilities including the Memorial Union and Pyle Center.  This position supervises 10 full time staff, including 1 assistant supervisor, and up to 2 limited term seasonal staff and is responsible for the daily deep cleaning of the building including 4 restaurants, 1 commercial kitchen, a convenience store, a movie theater and various public spaces, to ensure the facilities are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly environment.  Other responsibilities include schedule, assigning project work, inspecting work to make sure it meets department standards, maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies, and providing training and support for team members.

The schedule for this job will be Monday through Friday 10pm to 6:30am but may flex both hours and days as needed based on staffing and events. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Implements the use of and provides training for new supplies/equipment to ensure adequate utilization
  • Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
  • Develops, implements, and schedules operational work plans of staff for one or multiple projects or work units
  • Identifies work unit resource needs, manages workflow components, schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects by internal and external entities
  • Identifies, develops and implements facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures to align with institutional safety rules and regulations

Department:

Union South- Building Services

Compensation:

$55,000- annually

Required Qualifications:

-One year custodial experience.

-Experience in leading and guiding the work of others, preferably with the custodial filled.

-Basic English speaking and writing abilities.

-Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

-6 months of Management Experience

-Experiences using Microsoft Word.

-Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Education:

High School Diploma / GED - Preferred

How to Apply:

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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume 

-Letter of Qualifications

Resume & letter of qualifications detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above.

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

rod.rotar@wisc.edu / 608-263-5596

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