Lead Custodian- Open to CSULB Employees Only - Part Time
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 custodians or other personnel engaged in custodial duties, and performs related work as required. The position is in Beach Building Services at California State University, Long Beach, and is open to current CSULB employees only. This is a 0.50 time-base temporary appointment for one year, with no permanent status granted; the assignment may expire earlier. The schedule is Friday 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Saturday 5:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m., and Sunday 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. The position requires a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory background check. The role is classified as medium work, involving lifting and periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking.
Requirements
- Equivalent to two years of related custodial 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; ability to read, speak, and understand at a level appropriate to the position.
- 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 communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those related to safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Must successfully complete a required background check.
- Must reside in California upon date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Lead custodians and other assigned personnel while performing custodial duties; direct work and conduct routine inspections during and after assignments or projects.
- Train and instruct custodians in custodial methods, procedures, and the use of equipment and supplies.
- Assist with record keeping and required reports, coordinate coverage of assignments due to absences, and promote safe use of equipment and materials.
- Respond to custodial cleaning emergencies.
- Make minor equipment adjustments and report equipment repair needs.
- Provide custodial support for campus events, 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 supervisory responsibilities when the Supervising Custodian is absent.
- Use custodial systems to track work orders and two-way radios for communication.
- Maintain a safe work environment and communicate with the university community in a civil manner.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Eligible employees may receive paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
- 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 offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
- Wellness programs and professional development opportunities.
- Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
