Custodial Manager

Musco Lighting

. Lead, coach, and support custodial staff; provide feedback and promote teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, and service .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeOskaloosa • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and training custodial staff while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Proficient in scheduling, inventory management, and fostering positive relationships with internal customers and vendors.

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Team LeadershipCustodial ManagementInventory ManagementSafety Procedures ComplianceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Floor-Care EquipmentCustodial ChemicalsCleaning ProceduresSchedulingInventory ManagementOperational Decision-MakingWork-Order DocumentationInspection SkillsProblem-SolvingTraining and Onboarding

Soft Skills

CoachingOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFollow-ThroughTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Scheduling ToolsCommunication ToolsWork-Order Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Commercial CleaningCustodial ServicesSafety Data SheetsStandard Operating ProceduresFacilities Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and support custodial staff; provide feedback and promote teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, and service
Schedule building and shift coverage, adjust daily priorities and assignments, coordinate supplemental support, and hold team meetings and handoffs
Onboard and train staff in cleaning, equipment, chemicals, safety, and procedures; document required training
Perform cleaning, floor care, and projects to cover absences, shortages, peak workloads, events, and urgent service needs
Inspect cleaning across buildings and shifts, document concerns, clarify expectations, and verify corrections
Maintain facilities that are clean, safe, stocked, and ready
Build positive internal customer relationships and address requests, spills, restroom needs, weather-related issues, and building concerns
Enforce safety procedures, SOPs, PPE, Safety Data Sheets, labels, and equipment instructions; address hazards with Facilities and EHS
Manage inventories, par levels, ordering, receiving, distribution, and secure storage
Reduce waste and arrange equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacement
Maintain schedules, training and inspection records, inventory, and work orders
Prioritize and track tasks, projects, and owners around access, events, maintenance, construction, and operations
Manage staffing, contracts, service, safety, vendor, supply, and facility concerns
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent required
4+ years of experience leading, training, coordinating, or managing a team required
2+ years of custodial, commercial cleaning, hospitality, or related experience preferred
Experience with floor-care equipment, custodial chemicals, cleaning procedures, scheduling, and inventory management preferred
Working knowledge of commercial cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment, and safety practices
Ability to lead employees while also working alongside the team
Ability to organize and prioritize routine work, service requests, staffing coverage, and special projects
Capacity to make timely operational decisions when staffing or building conditions change
Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
Ability to inspect work objectively, communicate needed corrections, and verify completion
Aptitude to maintain accurate schedules, records, supply information, and work-order documentation
Ability to interact professionally with team members, internal customers, vendors, and leadership
Ability to learn and use scheduling, communication, work-order, inventory, and Microsoft 365 tools
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check
Regular split shifts required
Weekend work and extended weekday hours may be required
Comfortable combining leadership and administrative duties with hands-on custodial work
Must maintain a driver's license and travel between assigned Musco facilities as required
Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning and professional development
Flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time
Health insurance plans
Vision and dental insurance
PTO
401k
Profit sharing
Team partnerships supporting recreational organizations