Custodial Supervisor

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

El Camino College seeks a Custodial Supervisor to oversee daily operations and lead a custodial crew across campus facilities.

You will train staff, schedule work, monitor performance, and ensure facilities are clean, safe, and compliant with college standards. The role includes coordinating maintenance, managing supplies, and supporting special events with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years custodial experience, including one (1) year of coordination, lead, or supervisory responsibility.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily custodial operations to keep campus areas clean, orderly, and secure.
• Train staff to perform custodial duties and operate equipment safely.
• Schedule and assign work; monitor performance and provide coaching as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and certifications; conduct safety meetings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Training staff

Scheduling

Safety procedures

Budgeting

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Under immediate direction of an assigned administrator, exercise effective management of the areas assigned providing directsupervision over assigned positions. Implement the department's or unit's vision and develop, organize, and implement goals and objectives; plan, develop, organize schedule, direct, improve and evaluate assigned programs, services, and activities; and provide oversight, development, and coordination of all elements of the areas assigned, including all operations and activities of the custodial crews.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Oversee the daily operations and activities of the custodial crew to ensure assigned campus areas are in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. Train staff to properly perform custodial activities and use equipment safely. Demonstrate appropriate cleaning methods such as sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; spot clean and shampoo carpets; and clean restrooms, classrooms, offices, and other work areas in accordance with College standards.

Ensure College facilities are clean, sanitary, functioning efficiently, and in safe working condition. Monitor and inspect assigned sites, and report condition of the facilities. Identify and inform supervisor of areas in need of maintenance and/or improvement to help prevent operational malfunctions, breakdowns, and general depreciation. Anticipate problems and proactively develop solutions in consultation with supervisor.

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff. Schedule and assign work. Set work priorities and adjust as needed. Authorize overtime as appropriate. Assess performance and provide written and/or verbal feedback, counseling, or discipline, as needed. Recommend various personnel actions including professional training and development opportunities for staff.

Operate a variety of custodial equipment used in the maintenance of facilities. Maintain compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and certification requirements. Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and in operating condition. Attend and conduct safety meetings for staff.

Perform routine inspections of custodial equipment and materials for deficiencies, health/safety hazards, and/or code violations. Evaluate equipment and materials and inform supervisor if items should be repaired or replaced.

Perform custodial maintenance and/or operational work independently or as part of a team. Assign personnel to special events and other campus activities as needed. Ensure facilities are properly prepared for hosting sporting events, registrations, lectures, and other activities.

Ensure compliance with College and departmental work rules, policies, and procedures as well as bargaining agreements. Work in consultation with supervisor to develop detailed, internal policies, procedures, and operating standards to improve the overall condition of campus facilities.

Respond promptly to College personnel and other customers regarding custodial needs of buildings and facilities. Travel to various sites to assess scope of service requests and/or to resolve problems as they arise.

Inspect completed work orders for quality of workmanship, accuracy, and/or adherence to operational standards. Follow-up with College personnel and other customers to confirm satisfaction of completed work as appropriate.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records related to assigned duties, including work orders.

Assist in the development of a comprehensive annual quality assurance program as directed.

Ensure staff are adequately and routinely trained and properly certified in safe work methods, procedures, equipment use, and are informed of best practices in custodial services. Direct the operation of related custodial equipment. Train staff in the proper use of machinery and procedures. Attend and conduct safety meetings for staff.

Order and maintain proper levels of custodial materials, supplies, and equipment within an assigned budget.

Communicate and/or partner with other College personnel regarding work requests, projects, complaints, and other issues related to custodial activities to ensure scheduled work assignments meet operational needs. Exchange information, resolve issues/concerns, and coordinate activities.

Stay informed of campus developments. Attend meetings, workshops, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate. Serve on committees and interview panels as requested.

Direct and coordinate the relocation of furniture around campus and set up facilities for special events and activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: Two (2) years increasingly responsible custodial experience, including one (1) year of coordination, lead, or supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise

Effective methods, materials, tools, and equipment for maintaining buildings and facilities in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Modern cleaning methods, including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.

Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures, including proper lifting techniques.

Expertise in using basic record-keeping techniques.

Abilities/Skills:

Effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate custodial operations for an assigned crew. Assign and inspect the work of others. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate personnel.

Apply and explain procedures and use of equipment and supplies in custodial work.

Use cleaning materials, equipment, and methods according to pre-determined standards.

Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license

(Note that for travel reimbursements, a valid California driver license and successful completion of the District's Defensive Driver Training program is required.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Combined office and on-site work setting. Duties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation, with frequent visits to work sites in buildings throughout campus having exposure to chemicals, unpleasant fumes, dust, and odors. Incumbents are subject to extensive contact with students, faculty, and staff with frequent interruptions, noise, and demanding timelines. Minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Involves working non-standard, evening, and weekend hours, often under unpleasant conditions.

Physical Demands Incumbents regularly sit or stand for long periods, travel short distances on campus on a regular basis, travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work, use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines, reach with hands and arms, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and climb ladders.

* Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.

EXTENDED CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026 at 3:00p.m.

Starting salary is $5,739 per month.

Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($7,369 monthly).

Employees contribute 8% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time, twelve-month supervisor position. The standard work week is 40 hours of scheduled duty per week of not more than five consecutive workdays. Work schedule may include weekends, evenings, and/or holidays based on business needs.

The work hours for this position are as follows : Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Supervisors may work all or a portion of the workdays that fall between December 25 and January 1. Supervisors may also use their accrued vacation days to cover all or a portion of the workdays that fall between December 25 and January 1.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

The College provides a diversified insured benefit program for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance is available, toward which both the College and the employee contribute.

Sick Leave and Disability Paid sick leave is granted equal to one day for each month of service. Sick leave days may be accumulated indefinitely. Rather than State Disability Insurance.

Retirement Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.

Summer Work Hours During the summer, employees work eight 32-hour work weeks with full pay.

FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES OR APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

El Camino College

HR Service Partner

Pamela Jones

310-660-3593, Ext. 3478

[e-mail]

16007 Crenshaw Boulevard

Torrance, CA 90506

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subject to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.