Lead Custodian, Campus Facilities Leader

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Lead Custodian to lead custodial operations across campus facilities. The role covers cleaning, floor care, disinfection, and daily upkeep, with supervision responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.

Strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service with a focus on reliable, efficient service. The position requires two years of custodial experience with floor care, plus experience leading staff and safely handling cleaning chemicals and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in custodial/housekeeping operations with an emphasis in floor care.
• Experience in safe use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to custodial services including stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums, carpet extractors, and other floor cleaning machines.
• Experience in safe use of cleaning chemicals, their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods.
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining various floor surfaces including resilient tile, carpet, and terrazzo floors.
• One (1) year of experience leading or supervising custodial/housekeeping staff and operations.
• Ability to prioritize work orders and emergencies and select appropriate materials and equipment.
• Experience working with a diverse campus population and providing exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and perform custodial/housekeeping tasks to care, maintain, disinfect, sanitize, and preserve campus facilities.
• Oversee day-to-day operations in supervisor's absence and provide leadership to staff.
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty, and students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritizing work orders

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Stripping/buffing machines

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet extractors

Steam pressure washers

Floor care equipment

Job description

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Lead Custodian to lead custodial operations across campus facilities. The role covers cleaning, floor care, disinfection, and daily upkeep, with supervision responsibilities in the supervisor's absence.

Strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service with a focus on reliable, efficient service. The position requires two years of custodial experience with floor care, plus experience leading staff and safely handling cleaning chemicals and