Custodial Manager

Aramark • Salaried • Newton, NH, United States, NH, United States • 14h ago

Job Description

Aramark Facilities Management is hiring a Custodial Manager to lead custodial operations at the University of New Hampshire.

This role is responsible for overseeing evening custodial operations across university buildings and campus facilities while leading frontline custodial teams in a fast-paced higher education environment. The Custodial Manager will play a critical role in maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented facilities for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

We are seeking a strong operational leader with experience managing custodial, housekeeping, environmental services, or facilities cleaning teams in large-scale higher education environments. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, customer-focused, and comfortable managing teams in active operational environments where quality, responsiveness, and accountability matter.

This opportunity offers the ability to step into a leadership role within a stable university environment while joining one of the largest facilities management organizations in the country.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Schedule Expectations:

2nd Shift Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

This is a dedicated 2nd shift leadership role supporting active university operations during afternoon and evening hours. Candidates should be comfortable working evenings consistently, including occasional weekends, campus events, emergency response situations, or operational coverage needs.

Job Responsibilities

Lead Custodial Operations Across Campus

Oversee daily custodial operations across academic buildings, common areas, residence halls, and campus facilities
Manage custodial associates and frontline team leads during the 2nd shift
Ensure cleaning schedules, staffing assignments, and operational priorities are completed effectively
Maintain strong cleanliness, safety, and appearance standards throughout campus facilities
Support a positive campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors

Quality Assurance & Inspections

Conduct regular inspections to ensure custodial quality standards are consistently met
Identify operational issues and implement corrective action quickly
Partner with university leadership and facilities teams to maintain strong client satisfaction

Operations & Facilities Coordination

Coordinate staffing plans, work assignments, and daily operational coverage
Review work orders and prioritize custodial activities based on campus needs
Maintain effective communication with campus stakeholders and facilities leadership

Inventory, Equipment & Budget Oversight

Monitor custodial supply usage and equipment needs
Ensure custodial equipment is properly maintained and operational
Help manage supply expenses and operational efficiencies

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, university, and Aramark safety standards
Promote proper PPE usage and safe work practices
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications

2+ years of custodial, housekeeping, environmental services, or facilities operations leadership experience
Prior experience supervising custodial or cleaning teams required
Experience working in large facilities environments preferred:
- Universities or colleges
- Hospitals or healthcare facilities
- Hotels or hospitality operations
- Airports or transportation facilities
- Convention centers or event venues
- Commercial office buildings
- Public facilities

Preferred Skills & Experience

Strong knowledge of custodial operations, cleaning procedures, and custodial equipment
Experience managing staffing schedules and operational workflows
Ability to lead teams in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Customer-service mindset with strong attention to detail
Computer and administrative skills preferred
Bachelor?s degree or equivalent operational leadership experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk large campus facilities throughout shift
Ability to stand, bend, lift, push, and move equipment as needed
Ability to work in active custodial and facilities environments

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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