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Custodial Services | Manager Custodial

Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI
Description

This position manages the Custodial Services Office operations for campus janitorial and logistic needs. They must also be available and capable to perform the daily janitorial and logistic duties.

 

Duties and responsibilities

Management

Manage office operations through:

  • Serving as a personnel supervisor for employment related tasks (hiring, evaluation, termination) in coordination with the workers assigned task supervisor (Building Supervisors).
  • Manages equipment and supplies through inventory, purchases, and repair.
  • Works with supply vendors for campus janitorial materials.
  • Works with campus building managers to manage unique building needs.
  • Assigns, schedules, and trains employees on basic janitorial and logistic functions and expectations.
  • Assess operations for completion and improvement.
  • Coordinating campus logistics for: event setup and take down, moving of shipped materials for campus, moving of campus equipment and furniture, etc.
  • Serve on committees as assigned, including event committees (such as Graduation Committee) and facility committees.
  • Being available through rotating schedule after hours for campus custodial-type emergencies

Maintain Custodial Services chemical inventory and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

General Custodial Duties

Responsible to complete general custodial duties as needed. Including:

  • Manage custodial work for assigned buildings:
    • Student labor scheduling and training
    • Manage individual building supplies (restrooms, custodial closets) through inventory and restocking.
    • Clean assigned buildings (vacuuming, mopping, dusting, window cleaning, shampooing carpets, cleaning restrooms).
    • Identify and report maintenance related issues.
    • Respond to clean spills, floods, bodily fluids, etc.
  • Assist with University special events (graduation, homecoming, etc.):
    • Set-up and take-down of tables, chairs, etc.
    • Manage entry points and assist event attendees.
  • Assist the University with moving office contents (furniture, books, etc.)
  • Work a regular day shift and be available for on-call issues or campus events.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to the subsections below:

  • Ability to rely on experience, training and judgment to execute policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work cohesively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Advance communication and customer service skills with the faculty, staff, students, community visitors over the telephone and in person to resolve conflicts or respond to requests for assistance.
  • Advanced proficiency in English speaking and writing skills.
  • Experiences in leadership and management preferred.
  • Experiences in custodian or trades preferred.
  • Must be able to work shift assignments.
  • Must function well while under stress and deadlines.
  • Must have excellent human relation skills, dealing with a wide variety of people. 
  • Must have or obtain a valid Michigan driver’s license.

 

Education, Experience, and or Certifications

Must have or be capable of obtaining certifications:

  • Powered Industrial Truck operator’s permit
  • Occupational safety certifications as appropriate (OSHA 10hr, GHS)
  • Golf Cart operator’s permit (internal)

 

Leadership & Received Direction

The position has the authority to take action or make recommendations that will affect procedures, processes, and practices involving customers or employees within the same unit as well as campus wide in regards to the custodial operations of the campus.

Ability to provide leadership to both regular and student employees. Expected to lead by example and be capable of developing leadership skills in subordinates.

Ability to function with minimal direction and provide chain of command with recommendations and guidance on maintaining and improving Custodial operations.

Once trained, this position should function with limited direction and be responsible to identify daily-to-yearly tasks and any additional training necessary for the completion of their duties.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, distances, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate statistical data.

 

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

 

For more details and to apply please visit https://www.andrews.edu/admres/jobs/show/staff_salary

 

Posted by: Andrews University

Resumé Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026