Job Description

Custodial Supervisor (Phoenix, AZ) Posting Number
req26282 Department
Planning & Operations Phoenix Department Website Link FM Services Location
Greater Phoenix Area Address
Phoenix, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Custodial Supervisor oversees daily custodial operations to ensure university buildings and facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. This position provides leadership, training, and performance management for custodial staff while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, ADA, and university regulations. The role manages resources, schedules, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives to support efficient facility operations and high service standards across campus.

May be required to work evenings and weekends based on University needs, including special events and emergent custodial service requirements.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, schedules, and evaluates custodial staff; sets performance expectations, provides coaching, and supports professional development to ensure service excellence and accountability.
• Directs the work of custodians performing cleaning tasks.
• Assists in supervising all requested custodial services at campus events.
• Schedules work to meet normal requirements without interfering with building occupants or students.
• Inspects buildings, classrooms, storage space, halls, fixtures, restrooms and custodial equipment of the work performed and results.
• Drives a university vehicle across campus to inspect the work completed in various buildings, deliver supplies to buildings, and transport custodians.
• Recommends materials, and equipment for assigned areas.
• Prepares a variety of operational reports and memorandums.
• Completes career conversations with employees annually.
• Oversee daily custodial operations and inspect buildings, rooms, storage areas, and public spaces to ensure cleanliness, safety, and compliance.
• Submits documentation regarding employee job performance and behavior.
• May meet with employees to issue disciplinary action.
• Coaches and mentors custodial staff to enhance job knowledge, deliver high-quality cleaning services, and support professional growth and career development.
• Trains custodians and temporary staff on equipment operation, chemical usage, and cleaning schedules.
• Requests appropriate material, equipment, and supplies while operating within the established budget.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, environmental, ADA, and university regulations; coordinate inspections, address safety hazards, and manages incident responses.
• Performs other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the University.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.
• Proven team-building skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and budgeting process.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to build relationships and communicate information to other team members.
• Demonstrates strong supervisory and management skills, including the ability to train new employees and evaluate staff performance.
• Knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and quality control standards.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirement:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree with a minimum of five years of experience in custodial services.
• Two or more years of custodial supervisory experience is highly preferred.

FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
40 Job FTE
1.0 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay
$22.77-$28.46 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
6 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
OC4 Job Family
Facilities Mgmt & Services Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
HR-UFSPlanning@arizona.edu
Open Date
6/16/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant

Finalist will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, with at least one of the references being from a supervisor.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.