Custodial Supervisor II - Culinary Services
- Montana
- $35.48 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
For questions regarding this position, please contact:Search Support at or 406-994-6468
Classification Title Custodial Supv II - BZ
Working Title Custodial Supervisor II - Culinary Services
Brief Position OverviewCulinary Services is looking for motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry.
Position Number 4N1461
Department Culinary Services Administration
Division Auxiliary Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $35.48 per hour
Contract Type Classified Hourly
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type OpenPosition DetailsGeneral Statement(CSD), a division of Auxiliary Services, provides meals and specialty beverages for over 18,000 customers daily and is an integral part of campus life and the overall college experience. CSD proudly provides Montana State University students with not only a repertoire of various cuisines, cooking styles, and flavors, but a comfortable atmosphere to meet friends, study, and simply relax. The division is comprised of 2 residential dining halls, a commissary kitchen, 3 coffee shops and the Union Market retail operation, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse and Bobcat Stadium Concessions, Fork in the Road food truck, MSU Catering, Indulge In-House Bakery, and the Farm to Campus Program.The dining halls serve over 10,000 meals per day and are open 7 days a week from 7 am - 7 pm providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Specialty dinners are served multiple times a month highlighting Montana Made, holidays, and other special events.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the Culinary Services management team, the Custodial Supervisor II oversees and coordinates the custodial activities for Miller Dining Commons, Rendezvous Dining Pavilion, and Indulge Bakery/Commissary.
- Oversees the work and activities of the custodial staff to ensure assignments are completed in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
- Directly supervises (hires, schedules, trains etc) the custodial crew of 12 and is responsible for supervising up to 10-14 part-time and student/temporary staff.
- Regularly collaborates with each areas General Manager to coordinate custodial efforts with food service efforts with the goal of providing excellent customer service for students and other guests.
- Maintains and has a working knowledge of all equipment and infrastructure necessary to clean the food services spaces.
- Maintains chemical and equipment inventory control and makes purchases as necessary in order to manage set budgetary goals in each area.
- Develops and implements standard operating procedures and conducts regular quality inspections.
- Researches industry innovations and forecasts needs of facilities and users.
- Troubleshoots and solves building/facility issues in coordination with area General Managers.
- Primary liaison with MSU Grounds to coordinate a regular schedule for recycling pickups in each area as well as post-event recycling/trash collection.
- Actively participates during set-up and tear-down during special events/dinners and meeting room set-ups and turn-a-rounds (primarily in Rendezvous Conference Room).
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the department.
- Works as part of the management team on short- and long-range planning.
- And actively participates as part of the team while performing other duties in support of the department's mission.
- Progressively responsible experience training and supervising staff.
- Proficient experience using computers and various software packages.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures utilized while conducting custodial work.
- Experience with inventory control and related budget goals.
- Extensive customer service experience dealing effectively and diplomatically with a variety of people.
- Experience providing custodial services in a food service.
- Exude enthusiasm and have a high level of integrity and customer orientation while interacting with a wide range of individuals from staff to students to parents and vendors.
- Sensitive to the needs of patrons and have an extensive knowledge of customer service.
- Maintain current knowledge of the cleaning industry.
- Maintain composure while working with a broad spectrum of personalities under stress, pressure, and time sensitive demands of the job.
- Possess sufficient problem-solving skills.
- Exhibit leadership and team building skills.
- Be self-motivated, adapt to frequently changing priorities, and able to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines.
- Exercise good judgment and make consistent decisions.
- Be able to operate and maintain departmental equipment.
- Represent the department and its programs in a positive, professional courteous manner.
- Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver's license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). Do NOT send a copy of the driver's license. If the successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver's license, the candidate must obtain a valid Montana driver's license within 60 days.
- Will occasionally work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events or shoveling snow at entrances.
- Will work evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands.
- Required to wear safety gear as needed.
- Regular exposure to cleaning solutions.
- Routinely transport items weighing up to 50+ lbs., and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
- Move about or traverse grounds and facilities for long periods of time.
- Be able to position self in various positions to clean; grip handles on cleaning equipment; ascend/descend stairs and step ladders; and be comfortable working at heights.
- Occasionally shovel snow.
Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:Screening of applications will begin on September 9, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special InstructionsPlease address the qualifications in your cover letter and resume.Questions? Contact - Search Support at or 994-6468.
EEO StatementMontana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume
- Cover Letter