Lead Custodian

This series of job classifications describes positions in which the major function is performing a variety of custodial duties, and/or overseeing others who perform custodial duties. Employees perform routine cleaning of floors, floor coverings, furniture, walls, wood-work, etc. They also carry out other facilities services, such as cleaning guest rooms and public areas, replacing lamps in light fixtures and removing trash around building exteriors, etc. In addition, they may also perform light labor and light maintenance duties. There are two levels in the series: Custodian and Custodian Lead. These levels are differentiated on the basis of degree of oversight responsibility.


Under the direction of a supervisor, employees in this classification participate in and oversee the work of custodians. They directly lead the work activities of custodians on the job. They receive daily work assignments and guidance in solving unusual or difficult problems which arise, from a supervisor or manager.

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday 6:45am – 3:15pm

The expected pay for this position is $32.18 (Step 1) per hour.

Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Internal candidate rates will be applied based on the CBA language for promotion and transfer. 

Core Duties:

• Answer questions and solve routine problems for custodians.
• Assign and explain tasks to workers based on instructions specifications received from supervisor.
• Inspect work for conformance with specifications.
• Train employees to meet quality and quantity standards. 
• Advise supervisor of work progress.
• Promote adherence to safety rules.
• May perform any of the duties described in the Custodian specification or other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Education and Experience

Two year’s previous custodial experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, guests, other departments, and management.
• Knowledge of cleaning and waxing methods, materials and equipment used in industrial cleaning is desirable, but may be learned on the job.
• Knowledge of custodial safety procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, properly prepare, store, and use all chemicals and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) manual on cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to learn and apply safe work practices, including hazardous waste management and handling, injury and illness prevention program, confined space procedures, and safe chemical practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a positive service attitude and approach to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university.
• Ability to be respectful of residents and co-worker’s privacy and property. Ability to maintain and support a respectful work place.
• Ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to operate appropriate communications equipment.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships and exercise initiative and good judgment in organizing work and solving routine problems.
• Knowledgeable about all custodial methods, materials and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to lead regular, temp and casual staff in turning property in time and motion requirements.
   

Certificates and Licenses Required

Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license.