Lead Custodian

The California State University; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Dominguez Hills is seeking a Lead Custodian in the Custodial Services unit to supervise daily cleaning operations, train staff, and coordinate event support on campus.

Under the Custodial Manager, you will lead a team, monitor performance, manage time records, and ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met across university facilities.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to 1–2 years custodial experience with on‑the‑job leadership.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Read and write English at an appropriate level for duties.
• Ability to use computers to track work orders and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, check, and report on custodial work within the unit.
• Perform custodial duties and responsibilities.
• Train custodians in equipment use and techniques.
• Inspect work areas and assist absent staff; coordinate custodial support for events.

Skills

Lead supervision

Training others

English literacy

Work order software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Work order systems

Job description

Job no: 562785
Work type: Staff
Location: Dominguez Hills
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time

This is an 'On-Campus Only' Recruitment. Qualified applicants must be current employees of CSUDH.

Department Name: Custodial Services

Classification Salary Range:

$3,596 - $5,035 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $3,596 - $4,050 per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the Department/Position:

Custodial Servicesis committed to maintaining, cleaning, and protecting the interior portions of the university's facilities. We focus on providing a safe, attractive, functional, and comfortable environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors that will contribute to a positive learning experience and student success.

Under the immediate supervision of the Custodial Manager and/or Assistant Manager of Custodial Services, the Lead Custodian performs the full range of custodial work as needed;assist custodial staff in performing their duties; and provide support during absences; train and instruct others in the performance of their duties, including appropriate custodial practices and techniques, and the safe use of equipment and materials; assign, review, and inspect the work of assigned staff, including completing inspection forms; assist in maintaining employee time records and reporting absences and provide input to employee evaluations; coordinate custodial support for campus events; identify and report equipment, supply, and repair needs; identify and order necessary supplies and materials

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guide, check, correct, and report on the work performed within Physical Plant's Custodial Services Unit.
• Performs custodial duties and responsibilities.
• Train and instruct custodians in the proper use of equipment, materials, and accepted custodial techniques.
• Assists custodial staff in the performance of their duties.
• Make inspections of custodians' work areas; and may assume absent custodians' Job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.

• Valid California driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures.
• Effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.
• Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
• Read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials; establish, promote, and maintain cooperative work relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education High School Graduation or equivalent

• Five (5) years of experience in custodial cleaning operations and at least one (1) year of custodial experience working in an institution of higher education.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here .
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift up in excess of 50 lbs.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at [phone].

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Advertised: Sep 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time