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Custodial Manager 1, Facilities Services (2nd shift)

  2025-10-24     Inside Higher Ed     Columbus,OH  
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Overview

Custodial Manager 1, Facilities Services (2nd shift)

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Custodial Manager to lead and coordinate the daily operations of our housekeeping team. This role is responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness and service delivery, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Job Description

Responsible for planning, scheduling, and directing the daily activities of lower-level housekeeping staff. Develops effective working partnerships with stakeholders and ensures service delivery aligns with established service level agreements. Promotes employee development and motivation through regular feedback and coaching and assists in resolving workplace disputes. Manages operational risk by enforcing policies and ensuring adherence to procedures. Identifies opportunities for process and/or service improvements. This role also includes responsibility for the accuracy of administrative records such as timekeeping, inventory, and other documentation. May assist in managing vendor contracts.

Work Schedule & Conditions

  • Primarily assigned to 2nd shift (Monday-Friday from 5:45pm-2:45am), but subject to changes in shift, hours, days, and/or location based on operational needs.
  • May require participation in an on-call holiday rotation.
  • Overtime may be required.
  • Subject to 24-hour emergency call.

Additional Requirements

  • In accordance with the Disaster Preparedness and University State of Emergency Policy 6.17, this position is designated as essential (short-term status) and alternate (long-term status).
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Minimum Requirements:
  • Three (3) years of relevant experience in custodial operations.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of cleaning equipment.

Strongly Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the custodial cleaning business.
  • High standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with self-direction.
  • Proven ability to build and lead strong teams.
  • Effective conflict management skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Working proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer software.
  • Comfortably using iPads, Workday, and CMMS work management software.

Salary

The target salary range for this position is $24.95 to $29.95 per hour, with a shift differential for hours on 2nd shift. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Application Instructions

  • Please attach resume with application.

Additional Information

Function - Facilities, Engineering, and Acquisition

Sub Function - Facilities Services

Band - People Leader - Managerial

Level - M1

Location: Maintenance Building (0078)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Second Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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