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Building and Grounds Manager (Custodial)

Miami University
Cole Service Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Sept 2025

About the role

Job Title

Building and Grounds Manager (Custodial)

Department

Academic Custodial

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

22.45

Work Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

No

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of administrative tasks related to overseeing the custodial operations in University builidngs and facilities. Direct supervision of classified staff. Hours for this position are Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, with reasonable flexibility for operational needs.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

  • Oversees activities of unit; establishes policies and procedures; sets goals and priorities; ensures the smooth flow of operations; enforces rules and regulations.
  • Supervises staff; recommends hiriting; makes recommendations on discipline and termination; establishes schedules and assigns tasks; monitors and evaluates performance.
  • Monitors and reviews completed tasks; ensures that any necessary changes or corrections are made.
  • Develops forecasts on materials, supplies and equipment needs; places orders for materials and supplies.
  • Performs a variety of administrative tasks including completing paperwork and maintaining records, and resolving complaints.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires an Associate's Degree in a related field and three years experience in large scale custodial services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of custodial procedures and techniques
  • Knowledge of supervisory skills

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Working Conditions

Physical effort usually requires considerable standing, walking, climbing, and operating equipment. Some lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Periodic assignment given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations. 

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directe

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