Guest House Supervisor (part-time 28 hours/week)

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Guest House Supervisor (part-time 28 hours/week)

The part time Guest House Supervisor plays a hands-on leadership role, directly responsible for maintaining cleanliness in their assigned building and supporting related events. They actively mentor their team of student workers by working alongside them, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and promoting a positive team culture. Daily responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting work quality, providing feedback, and fostering a respectful, productive environment.

This role requires a commitment to upholding all university policies regarding training, safety, and conduct. The supervisor is expected to model excellent customer service and embody the values of university citizenship in all interactions.

Under the guidance of the Area Manager and Building Managers, they also contribute to department-wide initiatives and play a key role in shaping a supportive and efficient custodial program.

Scheduled Weekly Shift: 10:00pm-3:30pm Monday-Friday

What you’ll do in this position:

• Supervise and participate in the daily cleaning of assigned areas, ensuring high standards are met using approved methods.
• Lead, mentor, and train a team of part-time student custodians, promoting a strong work ethic and service-minded attitude.
• Onboard and coach new student workers, providing hands-on guidance and ongoing performance feedback.
• Maintain safety by ensuring proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, and by reinforcing safety procedures with team members.
• Maintain accurate records related to inventory, equipment, staffing, and training; support department goals and attend required meetings and trainings.
• Make beds and clean rooms to high-end hospitality standards, including precise linen placement and thorough surface cleaning.
• Maintain guest-ready spaces by following detailed cleaning procedures that reflect five-star hotel quality expectations.

What qualifies you for this role: Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• High school diploma or GED Equivalent

Physical Exam and Lift Test Required Physical Effort

• Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions such as kneeling or crouching.

Environment

• Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.

Hazards

• Frequent exposure to powerful cleaning chemicals. Safety equipment to mitigate risk is provided and required when using such chemicals.

Physical Requirements

• Cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, running floor machines, buffers and genie lift while wearing gloves and non-slip shoes to protect against hot surfaces and slips
• Moving offices and other furniture for cleaning purposes while wearing close-toed shoes and gloves for foot and hand protection
• Working outside in the winter, shoveling snow while wearing gloves and boots
• Work with cleaning chemicals only while wearing gloves, goggles, and protective clothing, and following all safety guidelines

Preferred

• 1 year building care or a similar industry experience
• 1 year supervisory experience

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contr