Custodial Work Supervisor 2nd shift
Kutztown, PA - USA
Job Summary
- Job Summary
This is an emergency essential position.
This is a 2nd shift position Monday-Friday 1500-2300.
An employee in this job supervises staff performing standard or aseptic cleaning and sanitation work. Work involves supervising positions responsible for cleaning buildings gathering waste and recyclable materials and using and maintaining custodial supplies and cleaning equipment. Work may involve supervising a lead worker over cleaning and sanitation staff. An important aspect of this work involves ensuring efficiency in the custodial units work processes and recommending improvements that meet operational needs. Work is performed under the general direction of a custodial services manager or administrative supervisor and is reviewed through meetings reports observation and quality of completed work.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: interfacing effectively with campus customers the public and management on a daily basis training/coaching custodians both 1:1 and in group settings ensuring compliance to departmental objectives policy & procedures demonstrating advanced competency/knowledge in the use of custodial supplies and modern cleaning equipment and may occasionally perform custodial work when emergency situations occur or in the course of leading a team in the accomplishment of a priority assignment.
The Custodial Worker Supervisor performs/documents daily inspections of buildings. A supervisor is expected to meet daily with their manager keep information confidential when appropriate generate daily shift reports summarizing the custodial activity on the shift draft employee performance evaluations equalize overtime as required be versed on and adhere to the union contract in dealing with union employees on campus. The employee must be competent in the use of the computer including software such as Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel. The employee must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
May provide support and direction to other non-supervisory Facilities employees on same shift.- Minimum Qualifications
- One year as a Custodial Worker 2 or two years experience performing custodial work.
- Knowledge of the materials methods and practices used in custodial work.
- Knowledge of custodial materials hazards and safety guidelines.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Valid drivers license.
- Possession of a Cleaning Management Institute Certification Supervisor Level.
- 3 years supervisory or lead worker experience in custodial or related field.
- Knowledge of APPA cleaning standards.
- 2 years experience performing inspections
- 2 years experience writing and delivering employee performance evaluations.
- 1 year or more experience working in the custodial field in higher education or in a facility related environment.
- Proficiency with various Microsoft software programs.
- Supplemental Information
Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled however; to ensure full consideration application materials should be received no later than the end of day on October 25 2026.
The starting salary for this position is $41506.00 based on the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax mail or e-mail any documentation.
A successful interview reference checks background clearances (PA State Criminal PA Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Fingerprinting Clearance) and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex race ethnicity national origin age disability religion sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination please contact the Office of Social Equity Old Main A-Wing Room 02 by phone at or by e-mail at Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis the Universitys Title IX Coordinator located in Old Main A-Wing Room 01 by phone at or by email at or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg. 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202-1100 by phone at (TDD: ) by fax at or by e-mail at Kutztown Universitys Sexual Misconduct Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
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Required Experience:
Manager