Custodial Supervisor (5187U), ASUC Student Union, #89617

University of California; Berkeley (CA); In loco; USD 72.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Custodial Supervisor, part of the Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO) at the University of California, Berkeley, oversees custodial services for the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall, managing approximately 210,000 square feet of offices, dining spaces, study areas, and event spaces.

You will supervise custodial staff, plan daily activities, ensure safety, train employees, enforce CAL/OSHA guidelines, monitor inventory, and

Competenze

• Working knowledge of custodial and housekeeping services.
• Experience leading a diverse staff and managing schedules.
• Familiarity with safety policies and compliance standards.

Mansioni

• Supervises daily custodial activities and coordinates with supervisors.
• Plans, directs and inspects routine cleaning operations.
• Trains staff to maintain safe, efficient cleaning procedures.
• Evaluates equipment and methods for improved performance.
• Enforces safety policies, reports hazards and coordinates repairs.
• Manages hazardous materials, inventory, and procurement.
• Oversees performance management and budgeting compliance.
• Maintains scheduling to meet service levels within budget.

Conoscenze

Custodial Services

Staff Supervision

Safety Compliance

Budgeting basics

English communication

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

The UC Berkeley Student Union is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and is the administrative & advising support arm of the ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California) Student Government. This complex serves all students, faculty and staff, and visitors seeking to create and experience an inclusive campus community, thereby enhancing the student experience at UC Berkeley. To this end, we provide quality services and programs that foster experiential learning opportunities and ensure a sustainable organization. With direction from the ASUC Student Union Board, we derive income from student fees, retail operations, vending, food service, and a variety of self-operated units such as the Art Studio and Events Services.

The Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO) manages and operates multiple facilities including the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall. As a University amenity to the student experience, MLK Jr. Student Union and Eshleman Hall are required to provide building operations day and evenings. Our professional and student staff value providing high-quality customer service while fostering a safe, secure and operable environment for the campus community and visitors.

Position Summary

This position is part of the Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO), which manages and operates multiple facilities, including the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall. The Custodial Supervisor oversees Custodial Services for the MLK Jr. Student Union building, Eshleman Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall, comprising approximately 210,000 square feet. This role manages a wide range of space usage types including office spaces, dining and student study areas, an Art Studio, event spaces, and retail/commercial spaces. The Custodial Supervisor ensures a safe, secure, and operable environment for the campus community and visitors by supervising custodial staff and maintaining high-quality service levels.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/4/2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Daily Supervision - 15%

• Supervises the daily activities of custodial employees. Organize, schedule, assign and coordinate the daily activities of an Lead Custodian, Senior Custodians. Collaborates daily with other unit Student Union Facilities supervisor to ensure all customer and unit custodial needs are met.

Operational Direction - 15%

• Plans, organizes and directs routine custodial operations. Assign, direct and inspect the work of the custodians, including reassignments to accommodate special and temporary situations. Assist with custodial duties to ensure operational service levels are met.

Staff Training and Supervision - 10%

• Trains and supervises the custodial staff to maintain an orderly, safe, and efficient cleaning operation. Orient, train, and assist career and limited custodial staff in understanding procedures and in determining and prioritizing duties

Equipment and Methods Evaluation - 10%

• Requires knowledge in the care and use of power equipment. Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.

Safety and Policy Enforcement - 10%

• Enforces safety, hazardous materials and custodial policies and procedures are adhered to. Reports safety hazards and submits work requests for items needing repair. Reports, orally or in writing, conditions requiring a higher level repair capability.

Hazardous Materials Management - 10%

• Enforces biohazardous materials and equipment and clean room policies and procedures. Maintain all chemical inventories for areas assigned, adhere to CAL - OSHA regulations, ensure proper hazardous waste removal, and waste water disposal. Enforces proper handling and mixture of chemicals.

Inventory and Procurement - 10%

• Maintains proper inventory needs and purchases inventory.

Performance Management - 10%

• Responsible for performance management. Implements performance standards and achievable yearly objectives. Periodically review site activities, meeting with staff. Responsible for providing comprehensive training to all assigned employees to include, but not limited to the following: facility orientation, safety/IIPP, job specific procedures and techniques, rules and regulations, standards and professionalism, expectations and levels of competency, quality standards, customer service and organizational values.

Scheduling and Budgetary Compliance - 10%

• Maintains scheduling within prescribed budgetary guidelines. Plans and schedules staff assignments and cleaning services. Based on workload and available people resources, reassigns staff to make certain that work is accomplished according to schedule ensuring that staff is fully utilized.

Required Qualifications

• Working advanced knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services.
• Advanced knowledge of personnel management and staff development. Advanced ability to lead and manage staff with diverse skills and expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and industry codes, policies, standards and requirements.
• Working knowledge of custodial and housekeeping services including knowledge of codes and policies governing bio hazardous and / or hazardous waste.
• 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.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and time management.
• Working knowledge and skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel.
• Ability to implement process improvement strategies and quality initiatives.
• Ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands. Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of and ability to enforce safe work practices.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.
• Basic computer application skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in custodial services.

Education / Training

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training

Licenses / Certifications

• Driver's License
• Bloodborne pathogens and sharps disposal training.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $72,000 - $80,200.

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

Driving Required

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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 status under state or federal law.