Custodial Supervisor

Position:  Custodial Supervisor 
Reports to:  Director of Facilities  
Location:  Downtown Charleston, SC 
Hours:  Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt 

 
Organization Background 

A leader in the performing arts in the Southeast, the Charleston Gaillard Center commissions, supports, and presents ambitious, multidisciplinary cultural programming and provides access to the best local, national, and global artists and companies on its stage. Through programming on its public campus and extensive arts education initiatives, the Gaillard Center serves as a platform to participate in community building and essential dialogue. 

The Gaillard Center was established as a non-profit in 2015. Its campus includes the world-class 1,818-seat Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall, a 26,000 square-foot Exhibition Hall that includes the Grand Ballroom and Salons, and a Terrace Lawn. 

 For more information about the Charleston Gaillard Center, please visit https://www.gaillardcenter.org. 

Position Summary: The Facilities Manager supports the Director of Facilities by coordinating and executing facility-related tasks for events at the Gaillard Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, and private functions. This role focuses on ensuring the venue is prepared and maintained for events, assisting with janitorial and maintenance oversight during event operations, and serving as a key support contact for event-related facility needs. The Facilities manager works closely with the facilities coordinator part-time staff, and collaborates with other departments 

Responsibilities: 

Assist the Facilities department in preparing the Gaillard Center for events through equipment arrangement and setup as directed. 

Monitor facility conditions during events, addressing immediate operational custodial support and escalating complex issues to the Director. 

Act as the primary on-site facilities contact during assigned events, supporting event staff, vendors, and clients with facility-related requests in alignment with the Director’s instructions. 

Assist the director of facilities in scheduling janitorial and maintenance staff to ensure seamless transitions between events and regular operations.  

Conduct routine inspections of Gaillard managed spaces and generate reports to ensure safety, cleanliness, and functionality, reporting findings to the Director.  

Assist with scheduled maintenance tasks as assigned, ensuring equipment and areas are event-ready. 

Monitor and maintain consumable inventory as well manage part-time staff. 

Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities. 


Minimum Qualifications 

4 years of applicable experience in a related field in previous cleaning/janitorial experience, ideally in venues, hotels, or event spaces. 

Familiarity with floor types (carpet, terrazzo, marble, wood) and safe cleaning methods. 

Ability to Lead and manage teams and janitorial contractors   

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software for records and reports.  
 

Skills and Knowledge Required 

Associates degree 

Experience working in an events venue or similar setting. 

Janitorial maintenance team management 

Inventory management  


Pre-Employment Requirements 
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws  
Applicant must be eligible to work in the U.S. 

Physical Requirements 
Activities may require sustained periods of movement, traversing, and positioning to meet facility and event demands. 

Must be able to lift, push, pull move up to 50 lbs. at a time. 

Must be able to access and navigate all the areas of the facilities.  

Pay and Benefits 

Pay is commensurate with experience. Please state your wage requirements in your cover letter. 

The Charleston Gaillard Center provides a competitive benefit package that includes: 
Fully paid medical, vision, and dental insurance at the employee level  

Optional life and disability insurance 

4 weeks of paid time off 

403(b) with a company match 

Free and/or discounted tickets to performances 

Employer paid parking 


The Gaillard is an equal opportunity employer. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Gaillard is critical to our mission. To be a leading performing arts center in the Southeast, we need to have a highly diverse staff, a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and can feel a sense of belonging. For us, equity means that our staff members, our patrons, and our clients can experience the transformative power of the arts, no matter their starting place.