Lead Custodial Worker
Location: Evansville, IN
Company: University of Southern Indiana
Category: Facility Operations and Planning
Job Description Apply Now
Title: Lead Custodial Worker
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facility Operations and Planning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 7: $16.02/hour
Position Summary
Working supervisor who is responsible for planning and assignment of work for assigned custodial staff and full range of custodial duties related to the cleaning and maintenance of building and facilities.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Plan, review, assign, and monitor the work of assigned custodial staff.
- Train new staff members in the appropriate methods of cleaning duties, appropriate use and application of chemicals and cleaning solvent, equipment, and established departmental policies and procedures.
- Supervise and/or setup and arrange furniture and equipment for classes and scheduled events.
- Maintain custodial materials and supplies; receive and distribute materials and supplies as needed.
- Maintain and account for custodial equipment and materials.
- Inspect building and facilities to assure appropriate maintenance, safety, and cleanliness standards are maintained. Report safety hazards and identify and report maintenance needs in assigned building and facilities.
- Maintain records and prepare reports when directed.
- Perform general cleaning of classrooms, offices, conference rooms, laboratories, dining rooms, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, libraries, and all related areas.
- Clean restroom facilities and related fixtures and restock supplies.
- Perform general cleaning of windows, walls, doors, stairs, desks, chairs, tables, blackboards, and related furniture and fixtures.
- Clean, sweep, vacuum, extract, mop, strip, wax, polish, buff, and maintain floors, steps, entrances, and halls.
- Dispose of trash, biohazards, and recyclables properly.
- Sweep and clean entranceways and steps.
- Replace light bulbs as needed.
- Apply approved pesticides in place-approved traps for general pest control. Monitor and service as required.
- Work safely with vehicles, equipment, cleaning fluids, chemicals, and other cleaning agents.
- Assist in snow removal from building entrances and adjacent walkways.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Experience in industrial or commercial cleaning required.
- The ability to organize, lead, and review the work of the custodial staff required.
- The ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbal and written instructions required.
- The ability to prepare and maintain records and reports required.
- Ability to maintain confidential information obtained during course of work required.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Two years’ experience in industrial or commercial cleaning preferred.
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Functional Requirements
- Ongoing physical access to departments and facilities throughout the University for extended periods. Continuous independent physical access to departments and facilities within assigned areas approximately 30,000 square feet.
- Frequent independent physical manipulation of loads of up to 20 pounds for extended periods. Occasional independent physical manipulation of loads of up to 50 pounds. Occasional physical manipulation of loads up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a co-worker.
- Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, crouching, climbing or otherwise positioning oneself to access, examine, and clean objects and areas in various configurations and at various heights, ranging from ground level to eight feet high. Intermittent use of a ladder to reach heights up to ten feet.
- Ongoing independent physical manipulation of cleaning equipment and machinery—including broom and floor care machines such as vacuum, buffer, scrubber, extractor, and special purpose machines—when maintaining floors, steps, entrances, and halls.
- Ongoing manipulation of small objects and hand tools for extended periods to perform cleaning tasks.
- Frequent use of computer systems to receive and respond to emails.
- Continuous independent assessment of assigned area to evaluate for cleanness and necessary action.
- Continuous independent assessment of cleaning equipment performance to identify defects.
- Ongoing receipt and accurate understanding of instructions and other communications provided by supervisors.
- Ongoing presentation of a positive demeanor while interacting and cooperating with University employees, students, and visitors.
- Consistently professional demeanor appropriate to supervisory role at all times, even in difficult, negative or frustrating situations such as when handling customer complaints or staff issues.
- Ongoing selective attention to assigned tasks for prolonged periods.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
Overtime may be required.
Travel within University and occasional travel to offsite University locations using a University vehicle is required.
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service
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Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials by June 4, 2026.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities