Custodial Supervisor

Peralta Community College District•Oakland, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations, the Custodial Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision, performance management, quality control, and operational accountability of custodial services at an assigned college campus or district facility. This position exercises independent judgment in directing custodial staff, establishing cleaning standards, evaluating performance, implementing corrective action, and ensuring that District facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and compliant manner. This classification is a management position and does not regularly perform bargaining unit custodial work except in emergency situations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Facilities Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible custodial or facilities experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience that would likely provide the knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Valid California Driver License.
Knowledge of: Custodial standards and sanitation practices.
Knowledge of: Supervisory and performance evaluation principles.
Knowledge of: Collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
Knowledge of: Safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of: Budgeting and inventory control practices.
Ability to: Exercise independent judgment in personnel and operational decisions.
Ability to: Document and support performance-related actions.
Ability to: Maintain consistent enforcement of standards.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and professionally.
Ability to: Analyze operational deficiencies and implement improvements.
Ability to: Work nights and weekends, as needed, to support staff, events, and other activities.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Establishes campus-wide custodial performance standards.
Develops and implements inspection protocols and documentation systems.
Conducts routine and unannounced inspections of facilities.
Identifies deficiencies and ensures timely corrective action.
Maintains documented records of inspection findings and corrective measures.
Ensures consistent cleaning standards across all shifts.
Directly supervises custodial assigned personnel.
Conducts performance evaluations in accordance with district policy.
Initiates corrective action and disciplinary processes when warranted.
Investigates complaints related to custodial services and implements resolutions.
Participates in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of custodial personnel.
Approves work schedules and shift assignments.
Reviews workload distribution and adjusts staffing for efficiency.
Monitors absenteeism, overtime usage, and staffing coverage.
Ensures adequate custodial coverage for special events and peak usage periods.
Ensures compliance with Cal OSHA, Hazard Communication, and district safety regulations.
Oversees chemical inventory, SDS documentation, and safe storage practices.
Investigates safety incidents related to custodial operations.
Conducts safety meetings and reinforces safe work practices.
Reviews and approves time records and leave requests.
Manages custodial supply inventory and budget allocations.
Recommends equipment purchases and replacements.
Prepares reports related to operations, staffing, and compliance.
Serves as the primary management contact for campus custodial operations.
Coordinates with Maintenance, Grounds, and Facilities staff.
Communicates service expectations and operational updates to campus leadership.
Assists in developing and updating custodial policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.