Lead Custodian

Job Title

Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

553133

Housing-Custodial Services

Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,596 - $4,890 per month

Ongoing

Full Time

Full Time

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.
We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high‑impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in‑demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

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.

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…