Facilities Lead Custodian & Operations Coach

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Recreation facilities seek a custodian lead to supervise the night shift, assign tasks, and coordinate custodial operations across multiple venues including RIMAC and Canyonview. You will train staff, manage supplies, and ensure facilities are secured at the end of the shift.

Responsibilities include operating vacuums and floor machines, performing carpet care, and set-up of furniture per diagrams.

Qualifications

• Experience performing semi-skilled and skilled custodial duties.
• Experience operating vacuums, buffers, wet-dry vacuums, carpet rotary shampooers, steam extractors and high-pressure washers.
• Experience with carpet care: spot clean, shampoo and extract.
• Ability to lead and direct others, supervise orientation and training, schedule and coordinate assignments, develop work methods, and interpret policies.
• Ability to read/write daily operations reports and to set up furniture and equipment.
• Clear verbal and written communication; interact with diverse groups.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs safely and follow safe lifting techniques.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to operate vehicles (cart and pickup trucks) and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign and coordinate work of Custodians and Senior Custodians during the shift.
• Orient, train and assist supervisor in duties and methods.
• Track, issue and store custodial supplies and equipment; issue keys; secure facilities.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled cleaning and maintenance in Recreation facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment as needed.
• Set up furniture/equipment per diagrams and instructions.
• Inspect equipment for quality and safety; ensure facility is secure after shift.
• Work with campus customers and custodial team to deliver high-quality service.
• Build and maintain strong customer and team relations.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Equipment operation

Carpet care

Leading and training

Reading/writing English

Safety & lifting

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Carpet shampooers

Steam extractors

High pressure washers

Job description

UC San Diego Recreation facilities seek a custodian lead to supervise the night shift, assign tasks, and coordinate custodial operations across multiple venues including RIMAC and Canyonview. You will train staff, manage supplies, and ensure facilities are secured at the end of the shift.

Responsibilities include operating vacuums and floor machines, performing carpet care, and set-up of furniture per diagrams.