Hospitality Service Leader

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 18.5+ / hour

Posted on Aug 21, 2026
Working Title Hospitality Service Leader
Department Housing Facilities Custodial-11051
Requisition Number S_260671
Posting Open Date 08/20/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
University Housing is looking for a motivated, caring individual to join our team working daytime hours in a student residential community. We are looking for a Hospitality Service Leader to supervise a team of up to seven custodians responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of residential floors and public areas according to established standards. In this role, you will help ensure students have a clean, safe, and welcoming living environment.

As a Hospitality Service Leader, you will:
  • Clean areas such as bathrooms, public lounges, laundry rooms, stairwells, dining room, tile floors and carpeting
  • Fill in for staff absences
  • Supervise full-time regular and student employees in cleaning residence hall facilities
  • Assisting in custodial training
  • Manage supply distribution and inventory control
  • Coordinate the transition from academic year schedules to summer conference schedules smoothly

May be required to be on-call during evening and weekend hours.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Generous retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • High school plus two years of custodial experience; equivalency considered
  • The ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Must be able to issue written instructions, prepare written reports and issue clear verbal instructions
  • Able to lead and work effectively with others necessary
  • Must have the ability to understand cleaning chemicals and their application and dilution ratios
  • Must have ability to operate all types of custodial equipment
  • Must be available via cell phone during working hours.
  • Must be able to lift 35lbs
Preferred Qualifications
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills preferred
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.50/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Sharleen Roth
sroth6@nebraska.edu
4024723699
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
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