Custodial Services Supervisor

Custodial Services Supervisor

  • JR10004569
  • On Site
  • Madison, Wisconsin
  • Facilities and Capital Planning
  • Full time
  • Opening at: Oct 14 2025 - 11:00pm CDT
  • Closing at: Oct 28 2025 - 11:00pm CDT

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodial Services Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for someone to head up the Custodial and Event Production team with the Wisconsin Union at the Pyle Center.  The position oversees both the 1st and 2nd shift custodial and event set-up operations within the Pyle Center and One Alumni Place with opportunities to help at our other locations including the Memorial Union and Union South.

This position supervises 6 full time employees and up to 8 part time student employees and is responsible for the daily cleaning operations of both the interior and exterior of the building to ensure the facilities are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly environment.  They will also be responsible for the set-up, tear down and clean up after all events in the Pyle Center and One Alumni Place with events ranging from small groups of 5 people up to groups of 300 people.

Other responsibilities include scheduling, assigning project work, inspecting work to make sure it meets department standards, inspecting event spaces to make sure they are set correctly, maintaining inventory of cleaning and meeting room supplies and providing training and support for the team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Implements the use of and provides training for new supplies/equipment to ensure adequate utilization

Department:

Wisconsin Union - Pyle Center

Compensation:

55,000- annually

Required Qualifications:

-One year Custodial experience

-Experience in leading and guiding the work of others, preferably within the custodial field

-Fluent in English speaking and writing

-Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

-6 months of Management experience

-Experience using Microsoft word

-Experience for event setup and teardown

Education:

High School diploma- preferred

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. Please submit your resume within the online application system. We are only able to consider completed application materials submitted by the deadline date.

Contact Information:

Rod Rotar

rod.rotar@wisc.edu / 608-263-559

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. 
 
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