Custodial Supervisor

SBM

Custodial Supervisor responsible for supervising custodial employees and ensuring sanitation compliance. Overseeing cleaning operations, training staff, and conducting inspections to maintain quality standards.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing custodial operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing team performance through effective training and evaluation. Proficient in conducting inspections, addressing operational issues, and maintaining high service quality.

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Team LeadershipTraining and DevelopmentQuality InspectionOperational ExcellenceFacilities Management

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Hard Skills

Custodial Program CoordinationSafety InspectionsEmployee TrainingQuality ControlEquipment EvaluationPolicy CompliancePerformance MonitoringCorrective Action RecommendationsAttendance Record MaintenanceOperational Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationConflict ResolutionCoachingTeam Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Facilities ManagementCustodial ServicesOperations ManagementJanitorial ServicesService Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and supervise the activities of employees in the Custodial program
Train and instruct employees in tasks, safety, policies, and procedures
Ensure that custodial services meet the needs of the site
Ensure custodial personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform their job
Conduct regular quality, service, and safety inspections of assigned areas and reporting the results of the inspections with particular emphasis on needed repairs
Evaluate and recommend new custodial supplies and equipment by conducting testing
Ensure specified contract services are provided by the contractor by inspecting the work performed
Advises the immediate supervisor when shortcomings or other deficiencies of work are noted
Report employee personnel and customer issues to supervisor
Report accidents and incidents to the supervisor immediately
Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Interview, hire, plans, assign, and direct work
Ensure each team member works in conformance with SBM policies and procedures
Ensure operational excellence through training, coaching, disciplining, and encouragement of team members
Address complaints and resolve problems
Monitor employees for proper use of personal protective equipment, and supplies
Provide recommendations for corrective action on areas that need improvement
Review and maintain employee’s records such as attendance and metric data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Facilities Management, or a related field is preferred.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, technical training, professional certifications, and progressively responsible experience leading facilities, operations, janitorial, manufacturing, or service teams will also be considered.
May be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages.