Custodial Coordinator

* Job Number:
260553

Organization: Custodial Services
1

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman
Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, hours may vary
based on operations

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $24.18 hourly, based on
experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

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Facilities Management Custodial Services is seeking a
Custodial Coordinator to join our team. This position will assist the Director of Custodial Services in overseeing daily departmental
operations, including the coordination of special custodial activities and projects, as well as the supervision of custodial teams.

Duties:

• Responsible for a combination of specialized and routine administrative assignments in the area of
  custodial services.
• Assists in the development, planning and direction of programs and policies within Custodial
  Services.
• Oversees special activities, projects and budgetary transactions.
• Determines and develops labor and supply
  requirements for Custodial Services including routine assignments and special projects; assigns and directs the work of custodial
  employees.
• Manages the custodial inspection program to determine the operating effectiveness of custodial personnel; performs
  routine and special inspections as requested by the Manager.
• Creates and implements training and leadership programs for custodial
  personnel; may evaluate performance of employees who have completed training.
• Coordinates the hiring process, interviews applicants
  and recommends hiring of new employees to the Custodial Manager; performs departmental orientation of new employees.
• Has regular
  contacts with other departments. Routinely gathers a wide variety of information. Serves as a liaison between Custodial Services and
  University departments in the absence of or as assigned by the Manager.
• Plans, coordinates, and expedites special activities or
  projects that may require specialized training. Supervises others in the performance of these special projects.
• Participates in the
  performance of office functions such as handling incoming phone calls and visitors, requisitioning supplies, equipment and contractual
  services as needed, maintaining computerized records, reviewing time sheets and work orders, and filing. Records kept and activities
  participated in may involve issues of a confidential nature.
• Participates in the formulation of departmental policy, providing input
  and advice to the Manager based upon previous experience and ingenuity.
• Ensures that personnel supervised are informed of and adhere
  to established health and safety practices associated with assigned tasks.
• May perform the duties of the manager in his or her
  absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

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Required Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree, AND:

• 48 months of supervision experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 96
months of experience.

Skills:

• Proficient navigating and maintaining databases
• Ability to speak,
  read and write clear, concise English
• Basic math skills
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and
  instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to
  handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Strong initiative to solve
  problems
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• General office skills such as multi-line phone,
  copying, filing, faxing, and mail
• Customer service
• Must be able to supervise staff and communicate directions and
  expectations effectively
• Good organizational skills and the ability to exercise discretion, ingenuity and independent
  judgment

Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License to drive university vehicles

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Visual inspection of work
    areas
  • Sitting for prolonged periods
  • Repetitive hand and wrist use
  • Standing and walking
  • Reading written
    material
  • Walking up and down stairs
  • Hearing, in person and on telephone
  • Fine motor skills for
    writing
  
  
• Environmental:
  • Advising and supervising employees
  • Dealing with
    confrontation
  • Exposure to odors and disagreeable conditions
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals and dust
  • May be required
    to work on weekends or after normal business hours
  • May be designated as an “essential position” during emergency
    closures
  • May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies
  
  

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience working in Facilities Management or Custodial Services

Supervision:

• Supervisor – Primary Role

Special Instructions: If you are
selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing
policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at
the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community’s unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU,
we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing,
financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:
Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver’s license check

Job Posting: Mar 23, 2026

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