Healthcare Custodial Lead — Training & Field Operations

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a working Lead Custodian to supervise and support custodial staff. The role includes training new employees, conducting inspections, managing inventories, and scheduling assignments in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities cover semi-skilled and skilled cleaning, maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and waste handling procedures for chemotherapy and biohazardous materials. Strong English communication and safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant experience.
• Lead/supervisory or related experience.
• Able to perform custodial tasks including mopping, cart handling, wall washing, vacuuming, etc.
• Understand procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of chemotherapy and biohazard waste.
• Must read/write and follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a working Lead Custodian under supervision.
• Assist supervisor with training new employees, inspections, inventories, and scheduling assignments.
• Perform custodial duties and general maintenance.
• Ensure equipment, supplies, keys, and related items are properly managed.
• Adhere to departmental safety policies and guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cleaning/Custodial duties

English literacy

Safety regulations

Hazardous waste handling

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a working Lead Custodian to supervise and support custodial staff. The role includes training new employees, conducting inspections, managing inventories, and scheduling assignments in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities cover semi-skilled and skilled cleaning, maintenance, and strict adherence to safety and waste handling procedures for chemotherapy and biohazardous materials. Strong English communication and safety awareness are essential.