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Custodial Project Manager


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 53039 - 66299
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Custodial Project Manager
Posting Numberreq26743
DepartmentFacilities Mgmt-Custodial
Department Website Link FM Services
LocationTucson Campus
AddressTucson AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Custodial Project Manager plans manages and coordinates custodial activities of multiple custodial teams to ensure compliance with quality cleaning standards and all University and departmental policies and procedures.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manage Custodial Area Supervisors and their teams.
  • Communicate with customers and staff to ensure service needs are met and cleaning standards are achieved.
  • Confer with and advise staff students and other stakeholders by providing technical advice problem-solving assistance goal completion support and policy interpretation.
  • Provide coaching training and team building opportunities to staff to enhance their career development and workplace safety.
  • Oversee recruitment hiring and promotions including chairing hiring selection committees.
  • Coordinate custodial service requests schedules for custodial activities major projects and special events to meet customer needs while maintaining balanced workloads of multiple teams.
  • Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff customers and the University community.
  • Prepare proposals and manage budgets to ensure that the required supplies and equipment are available to staff to meet quality cleaning standards.
  • Prepare periodic and special reports for management on custodial activities safety budget goals etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written formwith different groups and individuals.
  • Ability to use computer applications including word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Strong knowledge in program and project management oversight.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of individuals involved in facilities management.
  • Ability to work closely with all stakeholders with a high level of commitment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to lead and supervise others.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • REA or CEH certification
  • APPA Training
  • IICRC Certification
FLSAExempt
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week40
Job FTE1.0
Work CalendarFiscal
Job CategoryFacilities Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay$53039-$66299
Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade7
Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training key skills and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and LevelM1
Job FamilyFacilities Mgmt & Services
Job FunctionFacil Grounds & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies1
Target Hire Date10/5/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Open Date8/7/2026
Open Until FilledYes
Documents Needed to ApplyResume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies procedures and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems policies and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at

Required Experience:

IC