Custodial Services Progam Manager
Academic Staff
Regular
Custodial Services Program Manager
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a motivated and collaborative Custodial Supervisor to lead daily custodial operations and ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming campus environment. This position provides direct supervision to custodial staff, oversees scheduling and staffing, coordinates training and performance management, and ensures compliance with cleaning, safety, and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with campus partners, manage custodial supplies and equipment, support special events, analyze operational data, and continuously improve service quality, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives, including waste and recycling programs.
This is a full-time, benefit eligible, position with a salary of $60,000.00, commensurate with experience.
- Develops, directs, and monitors the implementation of cleaning standards, emergency planning and response, and staffing strategies across multiple work units.
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, 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.
- Oversees daily custodial operations by assigning work, monitoring productivity, conducting inspections, resolving staffing issues, and ensuring completion of cleaning and maintenance schedules.
- Provides leadership and guidance to custodial staff through regular communication, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to support employee development and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinates staffing coverage, approves leave requests, manages call-ins afterhours, weekends, holidays, and will need to cover whatever type of call in it is until staff can arrive to fulfill the effort. and adjusts work assignments to maintain service levels and meet operational needs.
- Conducts routine facility inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance with established standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Investigates and resolves employee concerns, customer service issues, and operational challenges in a timely and professional manner.
- Identifies, develops, and facilitates unit staff training opportunities related to cleaning procedures, equipment operation, workplace safety, and customer service.
- Monitors inventory levels and coordinates the procurement and distribution of custodial supplies, equipment, and materials.
- Collaborates with campus departments, vendors, and stakeholders to coordinate custodial services, special event support, and facility-related needs.
- Leads efforts to track waste and recycling; and creates programs to enhance waste management practices.
- Monitors unit record keeping ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Prepares reports, analyzes operational data, and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency, service quality, and resource utilization.
What You Need to Succeed:
5 years of demonstrated management/leadership experience
Experience in custodial or environmental services
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to bend, stand, walk, twist for extended periods of time.
Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite
High school diploma required
Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in management, environmental sciences or related field
Why It’s Great to be a Pioneer:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining —particularly lead mining —dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems, high-quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 24, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
The following documents are required for applicant consideration:
Legal Notices and Important Information:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.
The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.
Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.
The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
