Custodial Supervisor (CUSTODIAL SUPV 1)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

University of California - Davis is seeking a Custodial Supervisor to oversee a custodial team in a 100% on-site role in Davis. The position focuses on supervising staff, conducting performance appraisals, and coordinating training, while also handling safety briefings and project follow-ups.

The successful candidate will manage work orders, inventory, and equipment maintenance, ensuring timely, high-quality cleaning across facilities and supporting the Senior Custodial Supervisor with staffing

Qualifications

• High school diploma and two to five year of custodial experience.
• Experience in the custodial profession and in assigning work, training and development, and performance counseling.
• Experience operating machines, tools, and equipment used on the job: wet/dry mops; standard/hi-speed floor machines; square buffers; dry foam/wet extractor type carpet shampoo equipment; upright, back-pack and wet/dry vacuum cleaners; mop buckets and wringers; automatic (electric/battery) scrubbers.
• Experience in effective oral and interpersonal communication skills to interact with all members of the campus community and staff on a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) work requests, customer service, complaints, and performance, as well as provide written reports and instructions, and develop processes for task assignment and completion. Experience using computers and software applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Experience independently organizing work to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distribute effort appropriate among the projects, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Experience with customer service skills to follow through on customer requests to resolve problems, answer questions, and use available resources and references.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the established safety procedures in the use and handling of hazardous materials and toxic waste.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial staff and supervise within an assigned area.
• Assist in performance management, training, and project oversight.
• Maintain equipment and inventory, review work orders and ensure completion, conduct safety and in-field meetings.
• Administer back-up coverage for supervisor and area assignments.
• Contribute to supply ordering and inventory control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizing work

Customer service

Safety procedures

Training and development

Performance counseling

Written reports

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Floor machines

Carpet extractors

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbers

Mop buckets

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

These positions report to the Senior Custodial Supervisor. Under supervision, oversee employees within an assigned area. Assists the Senior Custodian Supervisor with the following: performs monthly building audits; provides training and/or retraining of staff; oversees special project work; inventories equipment and keys; ensures equipment is properly maintained; assists in supply orders and locker inventory; reviews work orders and performs follow up inspections for completion of work needed; works with senior supervisor on performance issues; writes and conducts performance appraisals; conducts safety and in-field meetings; provides back up coverage for supervisor as well as area coverage. Ensures equipment is properly maintained and custodial inventory is maintained. May assist other supervisors. Performs other assignments as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• High school diploma and two to five year of custodial experience.
• Experience in the custodial profession and in assigning work, training and development, and performance counseling.
• Experience operating machines, tools, and equipment used on the job: wet/dry mops; standard/hi-speed floor machines; square buffers; dry foam/wet extractor type carpet shampoo equipment; upright, back-pack and wet/dry vacuum cleaners; mop buckets and wringers; automatic (electric/battery) scrubbers.
• Experience in effective oral and interpersonal communication skills to interact with all members of the campus community and staff on a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) work requests, customer service, complaints, and performance, as well as provide written reports and instructions, and develop processes for task assignment and completion. Experience using computers and software applications such as Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Experience independently organizing work to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous projects, distribute effort appropriate among the projects, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.
• Experience with customer service skills to follow through on customer requests to resolve problems, answer questions, and use available resources and references.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the established safety procedures in the use and handling of hazardous materials and toxic waste.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience including recruitment, training, setting work assignment, setting expectations, evaluating performance, and providing reward or corrective action as required.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical, safety and MSDS documentation as it relates to the use of chemicals, equipment, and tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge in cleaning functions and related custodial techniques necessary to care for buildings used for a large campus.
• Skill to develop creative solutions to general problems and unfamiliar projects/assignments and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Custodial Operations
• 25% - Supervisor Management
• 25% - Cleaning Task and Project Work

Department Overview

Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) is a self-supporting auxiliary that provides housing and dining services to approximately 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website at http://www.housing.ucdavis.edu.

The Facilities Services unit is one of 6 major units within the SHDS Department. Facilities Services oversees all the daily maintenance, major maintenance, preventive maintenance, custodial services, capital projects and painting for SHDS. Facilities Services encompass approximately 1.9 million square feet and over 100 residential, dining, and administrative buildings. The Custodial Services sub-unit of SHDS provides for daily custodial services in four residence hall areas, Solano Park Apartments, Segundo Services Center, Student Housing Administration Building and off campus Student Housing Apartments. Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: Student Housing and Dining Services is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $55,000.00/yr. - $94,800.00/yr.
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 18
• UC Job Title: CUSTODIAL SUPV 1
• UC Job Code: 005187
• Number of Positions: 1 of 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8am-5pm
• Location: Davis
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

This position is subject to completion of a Pre-Placement Medical Exam provided by Employee Health Services, at no charge to the applicant. Position may, at times, be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards include custodial cleaning supplies such as acid cleaners, ammonia, lye and bleach as well as blood and other potentially infectious materials. Facilities may have asbestos-containing construction materials. Work in an area where there is constant traffic and in confined spaces. Work area can be dusty, wet and/or smelly. May be required to work a non-standard work week including one or both days of the weekend. Flexibility to be assigned to workweek of Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday, or Sunday-Thursday depending on operational needs. Occasional overtime will be required. Will occasionally be asked to work during UC or national holidays. Vacation usage may be limited during peak workload periods. May be required to work on-call as needed.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere