Lead Custodian
About The Position
Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members. Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Lead Custodian. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. The Lead Custodian provides leadership, supervision, and hands-on support to custodial staff to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment for residents and guests. Responsibilities include training staff, scheduling assignments, motivating and guiding team members, and addressing resident and guest concerns. Oversees inventory management, equipment readiness, and supply procurement, while performing custodial duties as needed, particularly during staff absences. Additional, duties include assisting with administrative tasks such as timesheet management, work order review, compliance with safety training, and maintaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files. May support special projects, campus events, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- One to two years of related custodial experience which has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and has included providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures required.
- Working knowledge of effective lead and supervisory practices and techniques.
- Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others on proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
- Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
- Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials.
- Ability to establish, promote, and maintain cooperative work relationships with others.
- Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
- A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
- A valid California driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a large educational institution, student housing or similar environment.
- Previous experience leading custodians.
Responsibilities
- Training staff
- Scheduling assignments
- Motivating and guiding team members
- Addressing resident and guest concerns
- Overseeing inventory management
- Overseeing equipment readiness
- Supply procurement
- Performing custodial duties as needed, particularly during staff absences
- Assisting with administrative tasks such as timesheet management, work order review, compliance with safety training, and maintaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files
- Supporting special projects
- Supporting campus events
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
