Lead Custodian

About the role

The position is a full-time custodial role available on or after October 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assign, coordinate, review, and inspect the work of assigned custodial staff to ensure completion of daily assignments and adherence to departmental standards.
• Train and instruct custodial staff in proper custodial procedures, safety practices, and the safe use of custodial equipment, tools, chemicals, and materials.
• Assist custodial staff and perform custodial duties alongside team members to support daily operations and staffing needs.
• Provide daily work instructions and operational updates to assigned staff.
• Assist with maintaining attendance and operational records, including reviewing labor cards and reporting absences.
• Provide input to management regarding employee work performance and operational concerns.
• Attend required staff, safety, and lead meetings.
• Perform the full range of custodial duties including floor care, restroom sanitation, trash and recycling removal, and cleaning of interior and exterior building areas.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, lobbies, locker rooms, and other campus facilities to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
• Coordinate custodial support for campus events, including event setup and cleanup activities.
• Respond to custodial service requests and report facility maintenance, safety, and repair needs.
• Operate custodial equipment and assigned vehicles to transport staff, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ensure campus unlocks and related opening procedures are completed in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Safeguard buildings, equipment, supplies, and campus property from unauthorized use or access.
• Follow established safety procedures, sanitation standards, and departmental protocols.
• Report injuries, accidents, unsafe conditions, and unusual or suspicious activity in accordance with department procedures.
• Ensure custodial closets and storage areas are properly stocked, organized, and chemicals are properly labeled and stored.
• Identify, report, and order custodial equipment, supplies, and materials needed to support daily operations.
• Use computerized systems to track work orders and order custodial supplies and materials.
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.
• Two (2) years of custodial experience in a campus, educational, or multi-building custodial environment, including providing lead work direction or training to custodial staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
• Experience providing lead work direction, training, and work review for custodial staff in a campus, educational, or large-scale custodial environment.
• Experience performing custodial floor care including stripping, sealing, waxing, polishing, carpet cleaning, and operating powered custodial equipment used in multi-building facilities.
• Experience coordinating custodial support for classrooms, restrooms, student-populated areas, and campus events.
• Experience maintaining attendance records, reviewing labor cards or timekeeping documents, and using computerized systems to track work orders and custodial supply needs.
• Experience identifying, organizing, maintaining, and ordering custodial equipment, chemicals, supplies, and materials used in daily custodial services.
• Working Knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures.
• Working Knowledge effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.
• Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
• Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to establish, promote and maintain cooperative work relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
• Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials.