Custodian Supervisor

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

On-site work

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California is seeking a Custodian Supervisor to lead a custodian crew across multiple facilities. The role requires coordinating housekeeping, floor care, window washing and related tasks, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, budgeting, and safety compliance.

The position may involve Site 300 in Tracy, CA and requires on-site presence. The incumbent will supervise training, performance evaluations, timecard approvals, and disciplinary actions while

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Extensive custodial tasks knowledge including cleaning, floor care machines, reporting and inventory.
• Supervisory experience including scheduling, budgeting, and disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of safety codes, laws, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the custodian crew for housekeeping, carpet cleaning, window washing and related tasks.
• Plan and schedule work, set priorities, interpret guidelines and ensure timely completion.
• Serve as communication point between the group and management and support decision making.
• Manage performance evaluations, timecards, training, and personnel actions.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We're looking for a Custodian Supervisor. You will have technical, administrative, and supervisory responsibility for managing and coordinating the work of a custodian crew. This position is in the Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Department and may require work at Site 300, which is located in Tracy, California.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of a custodian crew in general housekeeping, oor nishing, carpet cleaning, outside cleanup, window washing, and other custodian assignments in support of LLNL's buildings/facilities.
• Coordinate work with building and programmatic personnel and other disciplines; plan and schedule work assignments, set priorities, make commitments related to assignments, and interpret guidelines and procedures.
• Serve as point-of-contact on communications between the group and management team and participate fully in management team decision making and goal setting; and maintain good work relationships with clients and management.
• Serve as the administrative supervisor responsible for performance evaluation/management, team building, timecard approvals, training, and personnel actions that include participating in interviews, hiring decisions, discipline, dismissal, salary adjustments; prepare injury reports, corrective actions, reports, and related follow-up to management.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and LLNL ES&H, security, and business requirements and policies/procedures.
• Perform duties of a custodian, as required for training purposes, and tasks such as managing and maintaining stock, maintaining equipment, meeting customers' requests/backlog.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Extensive, advanced, and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities in custodial tasks such as cleaning duties inside/outside of buildings (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming), operating heavy duty oor cleaning and carpet care machines, preparing standard reports, inventory checklists, etc.
• Supervisory experience, including independent decision making, workload scheduling, workforce utilization, budgeting, interpretation and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, execution of disciplinary actions, and completion of performance appraisals.
• Advanced knowledge and skills applying related safety codes, laws, and regulations and in administrative, equipment and tools training.
• Experience evaluating job hazards, and establishing safety standards to ensure the public, workers, and environment are protected from adverse consequences.
• Effective customer service and communication skills necessary to interact in writing and verbally with all levels of personnel.
• Basic experience with computers and software to include Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including scheduled and emergency overtime work that may take place in various LLNL buildings/facilities/areas.
• Valid California driver's license.

Pay Range

$38.03 - $45.63 Hourly

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• FlexibleBenefits Package
• 401(k)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Our values- visithttps://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Site 300

Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, wewill initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if youmeet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession ofmobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area whereyou are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile devicein your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

Ifyou useamedical device, whichpairs with a mobile device,you must still follow the rules concerningthe mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities requireseparate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.