Custodian Team Lead

September 22, 2025

Full Time
New Albany, IN
Posted 6 months ago

Job ID: 317003

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS (SE-PHYP-IUSEA)

Department
Information

The Facility Operations department exists to
serve students, faculty and staff by maintaining an environment conducive to learning and efficient operations. Our department offers
Building Custodial Services, Building Maintenance Services, Construction Projects, Grounds and Landscape Maintenance and Mail Services.

Job Summary

Provides structure and oversight for entry-level employees. Prioritizes work assignments within a given
routine and assigns tasks. Participates in performing custodial duties. Monitors work for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure
compliance with departmental sanitation standards.
Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine.
Maintains and orders supplies.
Inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with
departmental standards.
Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor
for appropriate action.
Trains new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment, products, departmental policies, and standards. May
review and approve timesheets.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists with snow removal activities as
necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

High
school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with 1 year of custodial experience and demonstrated leadership skills OR
General
knowledge at the high school level with 2 years of experience at the foundational custodian level and demonstrated leadership
skills

SKILLS

Required

Ability to work in a safe and efficient
manner
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and
priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic
environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level
of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to represent the company with external
constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Strong verbal communication and listening
skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Knowledge of effective leadership techniques
Ability to lead
people and processes
Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and equipment
Ability to operate and use standard cleaning
equipment and materials
Ability to perform work that requires medium to heavy physical effort
Ability to understand and
follow oral and written instructions
Ability to use a computer
Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and
backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as
well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery,
tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one’s self in low level positions,
detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and
complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take
care of the campus.

Work Location

IU Southeast Campus

New Albany, Indiana

Advertised
Salary

$36,400 annually

Work Hours

Monday-Thursday 1:00 PM-10:00 PM

Friday 11:00 AM -8:00 PM

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and
dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term
disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU
contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family
members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid
leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)