Custodial Services Supervisor, Building Services

Employer: University of Virginia
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Facilities Management at the University of Virginia is seeking candidates for a Custodial Services Supervisor role that supports both the Academic and Health System areas across the University. This is an exciting opportunity for those new to supervisory roles that have experience in commercial custodial work! We are looking for leaders who are self-starters, enthusiastic about working with a strong team, and more importantly, passionate about the cleaning industry within higher education. If you are reliable, self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and work well within a team, we want to hear from you!

The Custodial Services Supervisors are responsible for providing clean and healthy environments for the University Academic and Health System facilities by supervising up to approximately 10 - 15 employees in performing safe and critical custodial management tasks. The Supervisor maintains department expectations of providing high quality and consistent service by supervising, scheduling, and training the work force. The Supervisor maintains positive and professional relationships with facility occupants, staff, colleagues, students, visitors, and department leadership.

Shift available: 9:00am-5:30pm. The anticipated hiring range is $26.00–$30.00, commensurate with experience.

$1,500 sign-on bonus for all new hires to the University!

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Duties Include:

Develop and implement custodial work schedules for assigned areas. Maintain written records of work scheduled and completed.
Supervise members of custodial team and provide them with frequent and constructive feedback.
Ensure all required custodial projects are completed in a timely, professional manner.
Track purchases and update inventories.
Conduct and submit routine safety inspections.
Ability to work independently, be proactive with managing workload, and anticipate operational/small-scale projects.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Two years of experience.

Licensure/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands

This role requires regular standing and walking through various indoor and outdoor work areas. Occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and lifting may be required, including periodic use of cleaning equipment.

Position Type & Work Location

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
This is a designated position and may be required to work in emergencies, events and some holidays

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Application Timeline

Application review will begin after August 4, 2026.

Additional Requirements

A background check will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0085752. Complete an application with the following documents:

Resume

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Contact

For questions about the position, please contact Michael Pouliot at mp4hs@virginia.edu

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.

What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.

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UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.

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The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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