Custodial Services Supervisor

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 53,100 - 89,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Custodial Services Supervisor to oversee daily custodial operations. This role involves managing a team, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of campus facilities, and maintaining standards of service.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of relevant experience, staff management skills, and be bilingual in English & Spanish. The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Experience with personnel management, including hiring and training.
• Ability to motivate staff to deliver high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise custodial operations for campus facilities.
• Manage training and scheduling of custodial staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and protocols.

Skills

Staff management

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Decision making

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Tools

Basic computer applications

Power equipment

Job description

Position Information

The full salary range for the Custodial Services Supervisor is $53,100.00 - $89,700.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $63,800.00 annually.

We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The Custodial Services Supervisor is a UCR Facilities Environmental Resource Services team member, supervising day‑to‑day custodial operations to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for campus community members.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Custodial Services Manager, the Custodial Services Supervisor provides direct supervision and guidance to a team of Lead and Senior Custodians and manages routine and emergency cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and general custodial maintenance of campus facilities including but not limited to classrooms, offices, research labs, meeting spaces, and restrooms.

Other responsibilities include scheduling, training, and coordinating the custodial services team; facilitating procurement of custodial supplies and equipment; managing custodial‑related emergencies; and coordinating the locking and unlocking of various campus buildings. The supervisor ensures safety procedures and protocols are maintained in all facets of custodial operations and provides operational support to other Facilities Services units as necessary.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position; we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff. As a university employee, one will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Experience Requirements

• Experience with personnel management, including staffing, hiring, training, disciplinary action, termination, and performance management.
• 4–7 years of related experience.
• Experience with collective bargaining units.
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.

Minimum Requirements

• Working knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi‑task and time management.
• Working knowledge of and ability for decision making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis and quality control analysis.
• Working knowledge and skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel.
• Basic computer applications skills.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to ensure that custodial staff provide timely, accurate and appropriate response to routine custodial issues as well as emergency response to more urgent situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate quality and service standards, departmental policies, procedures, goals, and expectations to staff. Ability to motivate staff to provide the highest level of service to campus constituents at all times.
• Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge in the use and care of power equipment, hazardous materials, bio‑hazardous materials and clean room policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in conditions and environments with exposure to strong odors, chemicals, cleaning solvents, paints, raw sewage, blood, and vomit.
• Ability to work varied shifts and schedules (early morning, morning, evening or graveyard shifts; weekends and holidays) as needed to accommodate campus needs and/or events.
• Ability to operate University vehicles for business and operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of material ordering, material management, developing cost control procedures and inventory controls. Knowledge in cost estimating for custodial services and developing written proposals for services.
• Ability to work independently. Skill to review, prioritize, and distribute work orders, routine work, emergency requests, and to schedule the necessary staff, materials, and equipment to accomplish tasks.
• Working knowledge of online and/or web‑based work order systems.

Benefits

The university offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. For details, refer to the Employee Benefits Overview.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.