Lead Custodian — Campus Facilities & Team Lead

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

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.