Custodial Supervisor

The Custodial Supervisor trains, directs, and leads a cohesive team of custodial specialists responsible for maintaining residence halls, guest housing, offices, classrooms, lobbies, and other public spaces. Provides assistance to and works under...

  • 520120
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Department of Housing & Dining
  • Staff Full Time (USS)
  • Opening on: Jul 7 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The custodial supervisor will provide leadership and direction to a team of custodial specialists assigned with cleaning both living and learning spaces for students, faculty, staff and guests of the university.  The position serves as a “working supervisor” and will perform custodial tasks as needed to provide support to the team and to meet expected cleaning levels.  The team provides both housekeeping and industrial cleaning services.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Provides supervision and leadership to a team performing housekeeping/custodial duties. 
  • Trains, coaches, evaluates, interviews and selects employees.
  • Serves as a “working supervisor” and actively participates in cleaning duties performed by the housekeeping team.
  • Instructs staff in the use and care of equipment and materials. Demonstrates and explains techniques.
  • Assists custodial manager as needed in directing and training staff.
  • Reviews work of staff to ensure proper levels of housekeeping and custodial care meet or exceed expectations.

About Us

The Department of Housing and Dining Services offers award-winning dining centers, residence halls, scholarship houses and apartment neighborhoods. We pride ourselves in taking excellent care of our residents, and that is reflected in our recent Princeton Review rankings. The 2025 Princeton Review ranks us #2 Happiest Students, #2 Best Quality of Life#8 Best College Residence Halls, and #14 Best Campus Food.

Worksite Option

The service nature of this position requires duties to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma and one year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five years of custodial experience
  • Experience as a supervisor/lead worker
  • Ability to develop and maintain a cohesive, engaged work group
  • Knowledge of materials and equipment used in housekeeping
  • Knowledge of industrial cleaning procedures
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Other Requirements:

  • KSU Pillars of Leadership training within 6 months of employment
  • Blood Borne Pathogen training
  • Valid driver’s license upon employment

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and letter of interest in addition to the online application.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$16.36 - $20.25 per hour

 

 

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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