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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4912P

Home Org Name

Custodial Services

Division Name

VP, Facilities Management

Position Title

Custodial Supervisor

Job Class Code

NB56

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

This position is 3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday)

**Auburn University Facilities Management is in search for a Custodian Supervisor** . Join our team at Auburn University and help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. As a Custodian Supervisor, you will lead and support a dedicated custodial and floor maintenance team, ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of cleanliness. This role involves monitoring, directing, and actively participating in custodial and activities, while providing hands-on training in proper techniques.

In addition to general custodial duties, you will oversee floor care operations, including the use of various floor machines for cleaning, polishing, and refinishing surfaces. Responsibilities also include moving furniture and equipment to maintain floors effectively and leading floor technicians to ensure best practices are followed. Your leadership will help maintain and improve the appearance of our campus, creating a positive experience for everyone who visits Auburn University.

Essential Functions

+ Supervises, leads, and participates in the care and maintenance of the university’s custodial department. Oversees quality control by inspecting floor care, custodial closet, and overall cleanliness to ensure that all assigned buildings are always kept in pristine condition. Ensures that administrative records and reports regarding custodial personnel are accurate and current by reviewing employee timecards or monthly time sheets and monitoring employee absences. Maintains and monitors a housekeeping budget.

+ Communicates with subordinate staff to ensure policies and procedures are understood and maintained. Ensures that work is completed in a safe, timely manner. Meets with clients to understand their facility needs, ensuring support can be provided. Answers questions and complaints concerning performed work within assigned buildings. Ensures quality and timely responsiveness of assigned maintenance activities, including after-hours response to emergency calls. Transports supplies and equipment as needed to clean and maintain floors.

+ Responsible for the coordination and execution of floor care schedules within assigned areas. which includes, but not limited to, stripping, sanding, waxing, sealing, buffing, sweeping, shampooing, and mopping various types of floor surfaces using various floor machines. This also includes moving furniture and equipment as needed to clean and maintain floors.

+ Creates, approves, and/or implements schedules, purchases, and supply selection for various custodial work throughout campus. Identifies areas for cleaning improvements and corrects any aesthetic-related issues.

+ Plans and oversees the safety and equipment training, scheduling, and development of assigned staff. Responsible for maintaining records of work orders, purchases, activities, time, and schedules. Gathers metrics and provides reports.

+ Maintains cleaning equipment inventory. Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of various custodial equipment such as floor care machines, extractors, vacuum cleaners, restoration equipment, etc.

+ Inspects work areas for the use of proper methods and materials.

+ Responsible for staying up to date on custodial trends and advancements to provide expert insight and guidance on best practices.

+ Plans, supervises, and implements all game day cleaning requirements, including the supervision of all custodial contract employees working on game day.

+ May work outside of normal operation hours to manage special events, emergency calls, and inclement weather. Responsible for assessing, reporting, and advising campus service leadership regarding the condition of buildings during emergencies and extreme weather events. Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

+ **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

5 years of experience in custodial care techniques

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of safe and proper use of chemicals and cleaning materials needed for custodial services. Developed supervisory skills.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

+ Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing various floor machines in floorcare (such as stripping, waxing, carpet cleaning, top scrubbing, etc.)

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$46,580 - $74,520

Job Category

Facilities/Skills Trades

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday)

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

11/17/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Only **completed applications** will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include **all employment history** and required application documents.

If **required** , be sure to attach cover letter and resume.

Please include a copy of any required or relevant **certifications/licenses** in the “Other Documents” section.

Please answer all **supplemental questions** completely and accurately.

Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56957

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents