Job Overview:
Melgar Facility Maintenance is hiring a Custodial Site Manager to oversee cleaning operations at assigned school locations. This role involves supervising custodial teams, maintaining quality standards, and serving as the main point of contact for school administration. Candidates must be organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a school environment with fluctuating needs.
Key Responsibilities:
•Supervise custodial staff across assigned schools, ensuring coverage and accountability
•Conduct regular inspections and enforce adherence to scope of work
•Communicate with school principals and respond to concerns or service requests
•Coordinate coverage during staff shortages or call-outs
•Report supply needs and help manage inventory
•Ensure compliance with attendance, dress code, and conduct policies
•Enforce safety standards and respond to emergency cleanups
•Provide support for floor care operations (scrubbing, waxing, stripping) as needed
•Escalate personnel or performance issues appropriately and assist with corrective actions
•Collaborate with management and quality control staff to meet expectations
Required Skills & Experience:
•Experience in custodial supervision or team leadership
•Floor care knowledge, including experience with scrubbers, buffers, and waxing/stripping floors
•Strong communication skills and ability to handle sensitive school environments
•Must be able to adapt to last-minute changes, after-hours texts/calls, and unexpected site issues
•Comfortable dealing with school administration and responding professionally under pressure
•Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required
The Quirks (What You Should Know):
•This is not a desk job — expect to be on your feet, visiting schools, and handling hands-on problems
•School environments come with strict expectations and emotional, passionate staff — professionalism is a must
•Last-minute call-outs and emergencies will happen — you’ll be expected to react and plan quickly
•You’ll need to juggle inspections, people issues, and constant communication — no two days look the same
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person