Custodial Manager

Company Description Aramark Facilities Management is a market-leading provider of integrated facilities solutions, focused on delivering services that are flexible, personable, and reliable. The organization supports a wide range of environments, including higher education, K-12 schools, workplaces, and sports and entertainment venues. By combining extensive resources, deep expertise, and innovation, Aramark helps clients lower total cost of ownership while enhancing the experience of building occupants. Core service areas include integrated facilities management, cleaning and environmental services, operations and maintenance, and engineering solutions. The team is committed to empowering facilities and their communities to reach their highest potential.

Role Description The Custodial Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Philadelphia area, responsible for overseeing daily custodial operations across assigned facilities. This position manages custodial staff schedules, monitors work quality, and ensures that cleaning and environmental services meet safety, health, and appearance standards. The Custodial Manager coordinates supply ordering and inventory, responds to service requests, and partners with facilities leadership to support operations and maintenance needs. The role includes training team members on cleaning procedures, equipment use, and regulatory compliance, as well as conducting regular inspections and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The Custodial Manager maintains strong communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure service expectations are met and issues are addressed promptly.

Qualifications

• Experience managing custodial, cleaning, or environmental services teams in facilities such as schools, workplaces, or public venues.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning standards, safety protocols, and basic building operations and maintenance.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and people management skills, including performance coaching and scheduling.
• Effective communication, customer service, and stakeholder management abilities in a diverse work environment.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple sites, and meet service deadlines.
• Comfort with basic technology used for work orders, reporting, and inventory tracking; familiarity with facilities management systems is a plus.
• Ability to work on-site in Greater Philadelphia, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting as required for custodial oversight.
• Prior supervisory experience in facilities management or custodial services preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required, post-secondary education in facilities or management fields is beneficial.