Campus Custodial Operations Leader

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 57,100 - 64,523; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Custodial Operations Supervisor in Student Housing to oversee custodial operations, coordinate weekend openings and conference-season work, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards across facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and the ability to supervise and train staff, with some after-hours and weekend responsibilities. A valid CA driver’s license and baseline technical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to make decisions and analyze operations.
• Experience in custodial and housekeeping services.
• Strong organizational and independent task completion abilities.
• Proven leadership and ability to guide a team.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Experience in hiring, promotion decisions, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of custodial equipment, chemicals, and furnishings.
• Ability to coordinate with maintenance for turnovers.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate custodial operations under supervision.
• Possess weekend work during openings and conference seasons.
• Potential after-hours emergency response and cleaning.
• Assign tasks to reports using established guidelines.
• Coordinate with maintenance for turnovers.
• Maintain diplomacy and confidentiality in difficult situations.

Skills

Decision making

Custodial services

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Driving license

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Custodial Operations Supervisor in Student Housing to oversee custodial operations, coordinate weekend openings and conference-season work, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards across facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, English communication, and the ability to supervise and train staff, with some after-hours and weekend responsibilities. A valid CA driver’s license and baseline technical skills are essential.