Lead Custodian, Custodial Services

Job Summary:

The Lead Custodian will perform a full range of custodial work, as well as assist custodial staff in tasks. Responsibilities include assigning, reviewing, and inspecting the work of assigned staff, maintaining accurate time records, coordinating custodial support for events, and identifying and reporting repair needs.

Duties and responsibilities

Lead Custodian Duties:

• Collaborate with the custodial manager or designated administrator at the beginning of each shift and throughout the day to receive specific instructions, updates, and priorities to ensure smooth operations.
• Retrieve keys, radios, and essential supplies required for daily custodial operations at the beginning of each shift. Ensure custodial staff are properly issued radios and keys and ensure all equipment is retuned at the end of the shift.
• Report Absenteeism by notifying the department manager of any staff absences or tardiness within 15 minutes of the scheduled shift start time.
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and follow appropriate safety measures, including using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide guidance and train custodial staff on the proper use of equipment, supplies, products, protocols and procedures to perform a wide range of custodial operations.
• Research all complaints by faculty, staff, and students. Take necessary corrective action during work shift in coordination with department manager and follow-up on concerns of custodial services.
• Communicate emergencies, irregularities, or injuries, to department managers as they occur. Report all safety issues to the appropriate administrator immediately.
• Submit request forms for all vacation absence requests, coordinate work orders, and work schedules to Facilities Management. All schedules are coordinated with department management based on campus regulation and the needs of the department.
• Create and submit maintenance work requests in the WebTMA system, ensuring routine requests are processed in a timely basis. Notify the facilities services center of emergencies.
• Order supplies using the WebTMA system and ensure supply list is submitted as scheduled. Maintain appropriate inventory levels, notifying managers of shortages, and prevent overstocking by routinely inspecting custodial closets. Deliver supplies to assigned crew.
• Ensure all equipment is functioning properly; identify and inform appropriate managers of necessary repairs or replacements, as needed.
• Provide lead work direction to the assigned custodial crew throughout the shift while actively participating in daily custodial tasks as needed.
• Work with a diverse work team, motivating staff to achieve operational objectives. Effectively handle difficult situations and report to the appropriate administrator.

Communication and Coordination:

• Effectively communicate with building occupants about relevant matters and concerns. Collaborate with administration, faculty and staff as concerns arise in the area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with building occupants and other stakeholders about relevant matters.
• Provide assistance during power outages during inclement weather and other peculiar situations including but not limited to locking doors and windows, turning off lights, and other support.
• Provide assistance moving furniture as needed.

Miscellaneous:

• Fire extinguisher inspections.
• Other classification- related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.
• Valid CA Driver’s License

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge:

Working knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures; and effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.

Abilities:

Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance; read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials; establish, promote and maintain cooperative work relationships with others; and analyze situations and take appropriate action.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipation Salary Range: $3,690 per month

Classification Salary Range: $3,690.00 - 6,062.00 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Position Information:

Full-time Non-Exempt Probationary

Academic year schedule: Monday - Friday 4:45 AM - 1:15 PM

Application Deadline is March 5, 2025

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Physical Exam

Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Driver's License and Car Insurance is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act

Advertised: Feb 19 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 05 2025 Pacific Standard Time

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)

• (909) 537-4388

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