32234BR
Job Title:
Internal Only Custodial Supervisor (10:30pm - 7am, Sun-Th)
Department:
Custodial Services
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
60% - Supervision, Planning, and Operations Oversight
Distributes custodial work assignments to staff and ensures coverage services in the absence of colleagues or the immediate supervisor.
Provides direct daily supervision to monitor staff progress, evaluate effectiveness, identify training needs, and ensure proper cleaning methods of buildings and cleaning tools are followed.
Ensures adherence to established work schedules and conducts daily inspections of assigned facilities to verify quality standards are met.
Conducts regular staff meetings to review assignments, schedules, equipment use and care, staff development needs, and responses to unique or unexpected situations.
Performs quality inspections and ensures timely follow-up on identified deficiencies with staff.
Recommends candidates for hire when vacancies occur and ensures effective staffing levels and efficient use of resources.
Develops and implements procedures to optimize the use of staff time, labor, and equipment in support of daily operations and future assignments.
Establishes work schedules and conducts performance evaluations of all subordinate staff.
Serves as on-call supervisor on a rotating basis for after-hours emergencies.
Oversee and/or perform performance review and activities for the assigned unit.
30% - Administrative and Compliance Responsibilities
Reviews time and labor reports, absence management records, and submits information appropriately.
Approves leave requests and monitors leave balances for assigned staff.
Submits annual physical inventory in accordance with Comptroller's Office requirements and timelines.
Shares responsibility for meeting requirements defined in service level agreements
10% - Other assigned tasks:
Follows safety policies regarding use of supplies, tools and equipment.
Performs other duties related to cleaning or maintenance as needed including working at similar tasks in another facility to cover for absent staff or extra staffing needs.
Assist Custodial staff as needed with moving appliances and supplies in and out of halls as directed to clean. Reports and turns-in lost items to appropriate persons.
Receive any suspicious incident or persons reports and report to KUPD or Complex Director staff.
Participates in training sessions and in-service classes or workshops.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
32234BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
Sunday - Thursday, 10:30pm - 7am
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants:
Sean Hunt
seanhunt@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
Five (5) years of custodial experience with three (3) years of experience as a supervisor.
A valid driver's license by time of hire and maintained throughout employment
Experience using MS Office, including Outlook and Word as evidenced by application materials.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
Starting at $50,000
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Custodial experience in a large commercial or institutional setting as evidenced by application materials.
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience as evidenced by application materials.
More than three years supervisory/leadership experience.
Position Overview:
This is an internal search available ONLY to current KU employees
This position is the supervisor for custodial staff for our third shift academic buildings. This position performs daily cleaning activities in office, classroom, research, and academic buildings. The position is responsible for planning and directing work activities for assistant custodial supervisor and custodial staff, following a daily and seasonal plan for custodial services. This position is also responsible for providing appropriate skills-related training, and for physically completing custodial work as required. This position requires the use of operating work issued vehicles.
Work schedule: Sunday-Thursday 10:30pm-7am
Facilities Services within KU Operations play a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
KU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Shift Differential:
60 cents
Application Review Begins:
12-Mar-2026
Anticipated Start Date:
06-Apr-2026
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include the following:
Current contact information including email and phone number
Previous work experience including dates of employment
Name and contact information to three references
Resume/Cover letter is optional.
Application review begins Thursday, March 12th. For consideration, please apply no later than Wednesday, March 11th.
Job Family:
Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds frequently and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.
Ability to bend, stoop and/or kneel frequently.
Ability to work on step ladders.
Physical strength sufficient to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
Willingness and ability to work under a variety of extreme temperature and weather.
