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Job # 043228
Department Code 31201-5500
Department Facilities Services
Job Title Custodial Supervisor
Location Syracuse, NY
Campus Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $84,000 - $85,000
Pay Determination Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level S5
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type Full-time
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description Manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities during multiple shifts.
Includes all custodial staff working multiple shifts across residential facilities. Work closely with building supervisors and day shift custodians to schedule custodial work needed during multiple shifts. Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations, Department of Labor, SU Safety Department including the ADA. Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives.
Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance. Interact with deans, directors, department heads faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests. other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous supervisory experience is desirable.
Skills and Knowledge - Interpret and enforce the bargaining unit contract, University's policies and individual department policies. Technical expertise in several essential custodial building trades.
- Advanced technical, computer, oral and written communication skills preferred. Must be familiar with "Green" cleaning method and procedures.
Responsibilities - Manage administrative and operational functions and custodial staff including but not limited to corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance of facilities during multiple shifts. Includes all custodial staff working multiple shifts across both residential facilities. Work closely with building supervisors and other custodial supervisors to schedule custodial work needed for multiple shifts.
- Interpret, plan and execute work within general guidelines to achieve departmental objectives.
- Supervise and instruct staff on methods and procedures concerning daily maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- Interact with deans, directors, department heads, faculty, building staff, trades, students, and peers to resolve daily problems and requests.
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by enforcing compliance with SOHA regulations, Department of Labor, and SU Safety Department including the ADA.
Physical Requirements Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment Not Applicable
Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/115126
Job Posting Date 11/13/2026
Application DeadlineFull Consideration ByJob Category Staff
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