Campus Custodial Lead

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to lead a custodial team in a research environment, ensuring high standards of cleaning, sanitizing, and floor care while maintaining safety compliance with OSHA/EPA/CDC guidelines. You will oversee daily operations, train staff, monitor performance, and assist with scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with facilities, managing timekeeping (Kronos) and Work Order (AiM), and handling equipment checks.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of custodial customers.
• 3–5 years of leadership in custodial roles within fast-paced educational or commercial environments.
• Knowledge of advanced cleaning techniques and ability to operate floor care equipment.
• Ability to lead a large, diverse team of employees.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license and maintain it throughout employment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain before employment begins.
• Ability to work scheduled hours: 5:00am–1:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises custodians, trains new personnel, and monitors work in progress.
• Provides work schedule recommendations, creates reports, and oversees day-to-day operations.
• Acts as supervisor in Custodial Supervisor's absence and oversees equipment maintenance.
• Oversees proper cleaning of campus facilities, fountains, and related systems.
• Assists with purchasing, timekeeping, and supply inventory.
• Responds to campus emergencies after hours and prepares reports.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Kronos

AiM

Forklift operation

CA Driver's License

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Custodial Supervisor, leads a team of custodians in a research environment. Assist the supervisor in administration of daily operations, and monitors work in progress by applying advance knowledge in all phases of cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting processes and floor care techniques. Oversees campus events, projects, and supply distribution. Ensures all custodial duties required to maintain Campus buildings clean are performed in accordance with Institute safety standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, EPA, and CDC guidelines.)

Essential Job Duties

In coordination and cooperation with other Facilities trades and shops, perform various leadership and custodial duties that include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates and applies advanced knowledge of floor care techniques and cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting techniques, which use specialized equipment or processes in different research environments.
• Trains newly hired custodial personnel to ensure development requirements are maintain and monitors work in progress.
• Maintain established standards of performance and perform daily inspections of custodial zone areas.
• In conjunction with the Custodial Supervisor analyses workflow, provides work schedule recommendations, creates reports, and oversees day-to-day operations.
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities during Custodial Supervisor's absence.
• Inspects and troubleshoots custodial equipment and performs minor repairs as needed.
• Oversees and monitors personnel on proper cleaning techniques of Campus fountains and filter and backwash techniques.
• Assists with purchasing, time keeping, evaluations and work scheduling.
• Responsible for monthly supply inventory and supply distribution.
• Responds to campus emergencies after hours, assess damages, and prepares reports.
• Demonstrate ability to work and communicate with all levels of campus personnel.
• Collaborate with other Facilities Management staff to ensure productivity, consistency, quality, and efficiency expectations are met.
• Responsible for key control and distribution of work assignments.
• Assist with management of timekeeping (Kronos) and Work Order (AiM) system daily, which facilitates information for quality assurance and performance measures.
• Operates vehicles, lift gate trucks, and forklifts, for moving supplies and equipment throughout Campus and off-campus facilities.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, work any assigned shift when needed to complete projects, and perform all other assigned duties.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of custodial customers.
• At least 3-5 years working as a custodian in a leadership position in a fast pace educational or commercial environment.
• Must be knowledgeable of advanced cleaning techniques and be able to operate different type of floor care equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage and provide leadership for a large group of employees in a highly diverse environment.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license and maintain it throughout the course of employment. Must be eligible to drive Institute vehicles under the Institutes' Motor Vehicle Use policy and adhere to the policy.
• A forklift certification or be able to obtain one before employment begins and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
• Must be able to work assigned work scheduled hours. Schedule 1 (5:00am - 1:30pm - Monday - Friday).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at heights and be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to walk, push, pull, climb, twist, stoop, and bend to accomplish job requirements on a consistent basis.

Required Documents

• Resume.

Hiring Range

$22.25 - $29.25 Per Hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail].

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail].