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About this Custodial Services Supervisor role at University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison · Onsite · Stevens Point, WI

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Position Title:

Custodial Services Supervisor

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Custodial Services Supervisor

Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Custodial Program Supervisor, the incumbent will supervise custodial employees and participate in administering a coordinated program of handling all aspects of custodial cleaning operations. This position is for a working supervisor who will as needed, complete the work of the staff supervised, allowing them to lead by example. It is expected that the incumbent will operate the assigned areas in the most efficient manner possible through effective planning, the use of sound management principles, application and enforcement of university and departmental policies, the development as well as the consistent application of custodial work standards, methods, and operating procedures.

Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, and schedules operational work plans of staff for one or multiple projects or work units
  • Identifies work unit resource needs, manages workflow components, schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects by internal and external entities
  • Identifies, develops and implements facility emergency and hazardous response policies and procedures to align with institutional safety rules and regulations
  • Implements the use of and provides training for new supplies/equipment to ensure adequate utilization
  • Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, 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

Department: Facility Services - Custodial 



Required Qualifications:


  • Working knowledge and skills in event set ups and moving services. 
  • Specific knowledge of cleaning systems and family of products.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of custodial chemicals and mixing considerations. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively train staff. 
  • Knowledge in the care and use of powered custodial equipment (Examples: push/ride auto-scrubbers, buffers, All-Clean no-touch cleaning system, robotic equipment, etc.).
  • Knowledge pertaining to cleaning equipment, adjustments, cleaning, and preventative maintenance. 
  • Knowledge of safety standards/precautions pertaining to custodial operations and ability to read and follow MSDS recommendations and requirements. 
  • Experience and skill in supervising and dealing with difficult people. 
  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions inherent in custodial services. 
  • Knowledge and experience coordinating, troubleshooting, and responding to, often competing, customer service requests. 
  • Knowledge of basic safety practices.
  • Possess/develop a thorough understanding of University of Wisconsin and UWSP administrative policies and procedures. 
  • Understanding the University environment, its mission, and operational needs. 
  • Demonstrate the necessary skills to logically analyze issues and resolve problems.


Physical Effort/Demands


  • Sitting 
  • Standing 
  • Walking 
  • Lifting your arms above your head to reach high, possibly difficult, areas 
  • Kneeling 
  • Squatting
  • Stooping 
  • Frequently lift 1 – 30 pounds 
  • Occasionally lift over 50 pounds

Compensation & Benefits:


The Custodial Supervisor is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications 

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide or Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide. Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. 

 

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/11/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: 

  • Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience 
  • Resume 


Contact Information:


Name: John Kluck

Email: jkluck@uwsp.edu 

Phone: 715-346-3637





Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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.

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