Lead Custodian

Overview

La Jolla
9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States

#138270 Lead Custodian
Filing Deadline:
Wed 2/11/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 02/02/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Work Schedule:
Mon - Fri 4:30pm - 1am.

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds at the University of California San Diego. FM also has a robust team of professionals who provide Construction Management services for Deferred Maintenance, Strategic Energy, Faculty Recruitment Lab Renovations, and non-Capital Improvement projects which typically range up to $1M for renovation work and $5M for Maintenance and Energy projects.

Responsibilities of the Project Management team include: project programming, planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents, contract documents, bidding and award of contracts, construction inspections, and construction administration. FM's Project Management Unit aims to complete University construction projects on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of its clients.

Under supervision of the Senior Custodial Supervisor, the Lead Custodian assists in the scheduling, assigning and coordination of the work of one or more teams of Senior Custodians. Lead Custodians assist in determining duties; utilization of materials and equipment; development of work methods; and the ordering, issuing and/or storing of custodial materials and equipment. Prepares and maintains daily time and payroll records for Supervisor's approval.

Assists Custodians with labor entries in work management and payroll systems. Inspects assigned buildings and custodial work assignments to ensure that custodial standards are met and work is being done in a safe and efficient manner. Provides on-the-job training to employees in cleaning techniques, maintenance and use of equipment and cleaning supplies. Is responsible for daily distribution and collection of custodial keys to custodial staff.

Completes emails, any required forms, attendance reports and supply orders using Customer Portal system. Reviews status reports such as daily activity logs to ensure smooth transition between shifts. Conducts quarterly supply inventories and orders supplies monthly. Writes, submits, or calls-in maintenance work orders. Perform custodial duties per Facilities Management's (FM) Building Services' task and frequency schedule or during staff absences and vacations.

Effectively communicates with staff and with internal and external customers. Responds to any requests for assistance, including emergency assistance, via radio, telephone or other communication regarding flood calls, spill containment and slip hazards. Provides urgent custodial assistance to Campus Police and/or other areas of Facilities Management as necessary. Instruct Senior Custodians in department's uniform standards and use of proper safety gear to ensure work practices comply with departmental expectations, safety rules and work methods.

• At least two (2) years experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience performing professional cleaning or housekeeping duties in a large scale environment such as a University or Hospital setting.

• Experience leading a team of custodians. Ability to effectively prioritize, meet deadlines, direct and coordinate a variety of custodial duties such as the cleaning of rooms, labs, floors and surfaces.

• Experience conducting basic inspections for cleanliness, and monitoring the cleaning and sanitizing of facilities

• Experience using various computer systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, electronic mail, internet (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Outlook, etc.). Ability to transfer information and figures into report format. Written and computer skills must be sufficient to complete basic forms, logs, reports and email correspondence.

• Experience operating and providing training on the use of wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers, carpet cleaners and steam extractors to perform comprehensive floor care including: stripping, waxing and buffing hard and resilient floors as well as shampooing carpeted areas.

• Demonstrated ability to train and instruct a diverse workforce utilizing strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Strong knowledge of safe use of cleaning solutions and supplies, including safe chemical use and mixture.

• Experience using verbal communication skills to provide customer…