Lead Custodian

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a dependable Custodian Lead to maintain 12.5 million+ sq ft campus facilities, including laboratories, vivariums, and patient care areas. You will lead custodial staff, ensure safety, and uphold cleanliness across diverse spaces.

Role requires custodial experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate tasks, drive quality, and work overtime as needed. Evening shifts on weekdays are expected at UCLA.

Qualifications

• Custodial experience required.
• “Knowledge of floor care equipment” is essential.
• Strong oral and written English required.
• Ability to coordinate and inspect work, and lead small groups.
• Commitment to high quality custodial service per university standards.
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends and different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of custodians to accomplish tasks.
• Coordinate work projects and supervise/inpect the work.
• Maintain high custodial quality per university standards.
• Read/understand technical cleaning instructions and safety docs.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and customers.

Skills

Custodial experience

Oral communication

Written English

Coordination

Leadership

Attendance & overtime

Shift flexibility

Education

High School (Preferred)

California Driver's license, Class C

Ability to operate light vehicles

Tools

Stripping machine

Waxer/buffer

Water pickup equipment

Job description

Department Summary

We provide Custodial Services for UCLA’s over 12.5 million combined state supported and client requested square footage. We cater to all areas of our University, including specialized areas such as vivarium, recreational facilities, wet and dry laboratories and patient care areas. To make this all run smoothly, it takes a team of dedicated and trained custodians to provide our customers with the highest level of service while meeting their needs 7 days a week.

Position Summary

Join UCLA’s Custodial Services team and help maintain more than 12.5 million square feet of campus facilities. Our dedicated custodians support a wide range of spaces, including laboratories, recreational facilities, vivariums, patient care areas, and more. We’re looking for dependable, service-focused team members committed to providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the UCLA community.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Custodial Experience One year previous custodial experience (Required)
• Equipment Knowledge of proper use of the various floor care machines utilized by custodial staff, e.g., stripping machine, waxer/buffer, water pick-ups, etc. (Required)
• Equipment Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment utilized by custodial staff, including achievement of operational level skills. (Required)
• Communication Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information. (Required)
• Communication Ability to write standard English text at the complete sentence level to write inspection reports, complete forms, and supply orders. (Required)
• 1. Working knowledge of all aspects of custodial cleaning and/or general maintenance duties and services. (Required)
• 2. Ability to coordinate work projects, and direct and inspect the work of subordinates. Also, the ability to lead small groups of individuals to successfully accomplish tasks. (Required)
• 3. Ability to correct inaccuracies in workmanship, and communicate customer concerns to supervision. (Required)
• 4. Ability to maintain highest quality of custodial service at level consistent with University and department standards. (Required)
• 5. Skill in reading technical instructions related to custodial work in order to comprehend equipment operating instructions and/or documents related to the job functions. (Required)
• 6. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information. (Required)
• 7. Ability to write standard English text at the complete sentence level to write inspection reports, complete forms, and supply orders. (Required)
• 8. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors, and outside agencies. (Required)
• 9. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required)
• 10. Ability to maintain good attendance. (Required)
• 11. Ability to work overtime and weekends. (Required)
• 12. Ability to work various shifts. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• High School (Preferred)
• Must possess California Driver's license, Class C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. 100 (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
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Schedule

530pm-2am, Mon-Fri

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Custodian Lead (MI-DPT342500-JC005113-PD172053)