Lead Custodian

California State University, Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

2d • $3,596 - $5,035 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Custodian works under the immediate supervision of the Manager of Custodial Services, serving as a lead worker for custodians or other personnel performing custodial duties. The position performs custodial work while directing and inspecting assigned work, training staff, and supporting custodial operations across the campus. It also provides custodial support for campus events and may perform some Supervising Custodian responsibilities in that person's absence.

This is a temporary, one-year appointment with a 1.0 time base (40 hours per week); the assignment may expire earlier and does not grant permanent status. The schedule is overnight, Monday through Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The role is based in Beach Building Services' Custodial Services department at California State University, Long Beach. The stated CSU classification salary range is $3,596 to $5,035 per month, with placement determined by education, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and departmental resources.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to use custodial systems to track work orders and two-way radios for communication.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and communicate civilly with the university community.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those concerning safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Satisfactory completion of a required background check.
• Ability to reside in California upon the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties while serving as lead worker for a group of custodians or other personnel.
• Direct assigned work and conduct routine inspections during and after completion of assignments or projects.
• Train custodians in proper custodial methods and procedures and instruct them in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with record keeping and prepare required reports.
• Help coordinate coverage of assignments due to absenteeism and support the 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, including keeping 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 Supervising Custodian responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may have access to paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave, subject to employee group and length of service.
• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Eligible employees may participate in the 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 counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs and 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