Lead Custodian

The Beach • Long Beach, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Manager of Custodial Services, the Lead Custodian works with and acts as a lead worker for a group of custodians or other personnel engaged in custodial duties and performs other related work as required. The position is in Beach Building Services’ Custodial Department at California State University, Long Beach, supporting campus facilities, activities, and events.

This is a temporary, one-year appointment with no permanent status granted; the assignment may expire earlier. The position is 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week, on an overnight schedule Monday through Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The CSU monthly salary range is $3,596 to $5,035, depending on qualifications and other stated placement considerations.

The role includes leading and performing custodial work, training and directing assigned personnel, responding to cleaning emergencies, supporting campus events, and helping maintain equipment, supplies, and safe working conditions. The Lead Custodian may perform some supervisor responsibilities when the Supervising Custodian is absent. A valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory background check are required. Employees must reside in California upon hire.

Requirements

• At least two years of related custodial experience, or equivalent experience.
• Past experience supervising a small staff.
• Experience leading, directing, and instructing assigned personnel in custodial duties.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Experience operating power cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and to bend, stoop, and lift above the shoulders.
• Ability to enforce policies and procedures and lead by example through good work practices.
• Solid work record, dependability, reliability, and good attendance record.
• Ability to use custodial systems to track work orders and two-way radios for communication.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a required background check, including a criminal records check.
• Must reside in California upon date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of custodians or other personnel while performing custodial duties.
• Direct assigned work and conduct routine inspections during and after work completion.
• Train custodians in proper methods and procedures for custodial work.
• Instruct custodians in the use of custodial equipment and supplies.
• Assist with record keeping and prepare reports as required.
• Help coordinate and cover assignments due to absenteeism.
• Promote the safe use of equipment and materials and maintain a safe work environment.
• Respond to custodial cleaning emergencies.
• Make minor equipment adjustments and report equipment repair needs.
• Provide custodial support for campus events and keep records of completed work orders.
• Check fire extinguishers and report facility repair needs.
• Order, store, and deliver supplies, equipment, and materials to custodial closets.
• May perform some supervisor responsibilities in the absence of the Supervising Custodian.
• Follow university and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination requirements.
• Communicate with the university community in a civil manner and contribute to a positive university experience for students.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including up to 24 vacation days per year, 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual, subject to employee group and service eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees.
• CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan and voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
• Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed