Custodial Superintendent

Job Title
Custodial Superintendent

Requisition Number
RE55896

Working Title

Department Name
3CP02:Phys Plt-Custodial Services

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer work station for extended periods; Repetitive motion; May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while reviewing jobsites.

While some work is done in an office, frequently work is out in the field overseeing team or zone assigned areas and may be exposed to elements, weather, and other non-office type conditions.

Shift

8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday-Friday).

Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may require some night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s)response, if necessary.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Facilities Management Campus Executive Director, this position:

• provides work management and administrative direction for the Facilities Management Campus Custodial Services Department
• Ensures sanitation and general cleanliness of all Campus facilities, including buildings, classrooms, laboratories, etc.
• Interacts with vendors/contractors for various services
• Coordinates with Campus trucking for waste management and pest control, as required
• Coordinates with grounds services, as required, including coordinating snow removal efforts for all buildings and facilities
• Coordinates all services requirements through direct interaction with supervisors, customers, and vendors
• Monitors daily operations
• Implements continuous improvements in methodology, work activities, and performance standards.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows / Office;SAP;KRONOS

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s + 5-Years

Driver’s License — Preferred

Deadline to Apply
09/28/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.