Lead Custodian (Night Shift) - 140997

University of California San Diego; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Lead Custodian (Night Shift) to supervise and coordinate custodial teams across major recreation facilities on campus. The role includes training, scheduling, equipment management, and upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

The position requires lifting up to 50 lbs, operating cleaners, and ensuring secure facilities after shifts. Night schedule from 10:30pm to 7:00am, Monday through Friday, on campus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing semi-skilled and skilled custodial duties.
• Demonstrated experience in operating, storing and maintaining equipment: vacuums, buffers, wet-dry vacuums, carpet rotary shampooers, steam extractors, high-pressure washers.
• Demonstrated experience in carpet care: spot clean, shampoo and extract.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others to conduct orientation and training, schedule and coordinate assignments, develop work methods, interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret daily operations reports for set-ups of furniture and equipment.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; writing reports and forms as needed.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to safely lift a minimum load of 50 lbs and use proper lifting techniques.
• Must be flexible to changing priorities and work independently or with teams.
• Must be physically able to perform job duties and operate vehicles on site.
• Knowledge of safety standards and proper handling/storage of cleaning chemicals and MSDS notebooks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate Custodians and Senior Custodians across an entire shift.
• Orient, train and assist supervisor in duties, methods, and policies.
• Track and issue custodial supplies and equipment; issue keys and secure facilities.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties in Recreation facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, washers, and polishers.
• Perform setup of furniture and equipment per diagrams and instructions.
• Ensure facilities are secure at end of shift and respond to customer needs.
• Build strong customer and team relations and maintain quality and efficiency.

Skills

Custodial duties

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Safety knowledge

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers

High-pressure washer

Carpet cleaning

Floor machines

Job description

Payroll Title: CUSTODIAN LD

Department: VCSA CAMPUS RECREATION

Hiring Pay Scale: $55,582.56- $73,330.56 / Year

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: SX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Nights, 10:30pm - 7:00am, Mon - Fri

#140997 Lead Custodian (Night Shift)

Filing Deadline: Wed 9/23/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/14/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of Custodians and Senior Custodians during an entire work shift with responsibility for designating station or area assignments. Orient, train and/or assist supervisor in determining duties, utilizing materials and equipment, developing work methods, and interpreting policies and procedures. Responsible for tracking, issuing and/or storing custodial supplies and equipment. Responsible for issuing keys and securing facilities. Perform semi-skilled and skilled cleaning and general maintenance duties within Recreation facilities. Facilities include but not are not limited to RIMAC, LionTree Arena, RIMAC Annex, Outback Adventures, Canyonview Aquatic Center, Spanos, Main Gym, and Outdoor fields and stadiums. Sweep, mop, finish, dust, vacuum, clean, polish and refinish floors and clean windows. Clean and disinfect restrooms, shower and/or locker rooms. Empty and clean wastebaskets, ashtrays and other waste receptacles, power wash, and any other duties related to maintaining the cleanliness of the Recreation facilities, inside and out. Must be able to operate equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, floor scrubber, buffers, high pressure washer, carpet cleaning machines (shampoo, extract, pile lift), wet/dry vacuums, extractors, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines during cleaning operations. Perform physical set-up of furniture and equipment (tables, chairs, staging, floor tiles) according to diagrams and instructions. Inspect equipment for quality and safety. Responsible for insuring the facility is secure at the end of the shift. Work with building occupants to answer questions regarding custodial or special set up services performed. Effectively work with campus customers and custodial team members to accomplish work with a high level of quality and efficiency. Build and maintain strong customer and team relations through a professional and helpful approach in handling customers’ needs and problems. Responsible for insuring the facility is secure at the end of the shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience performing semi-skilled and skilled custodial duties.

• Demonstrated experience in operating, storing and maintaining the following equipment: vacuums, buffers, wet-dry vacuums, carpet rotary shampooers, steam extractors, high-pressure washers.

• Demonstrated experience in carpet care: spot clean, shampoo and extract.

• Ability to lead and direct the work of others in order to conduct orientation and training, schedule and coordinate assignments, develop work methods, coordinate and direct work, prioritize workload, evaluate employee productivity and performance and interpret/communicate policies and procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret written information and instructions, including daily operations reports, which are integral in performing the various set-ups of furniture and equipment.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Writing skills must be sufficient to prepare reports, complete forms and to communicate effectively with others as necessary.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with a diverse group of co-workers, students, staff, faculty and customers.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, move, push and pull a minimum load of 50 lbs. Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and ability to determine techniques to others.

• Must be flexible and able to effectively adjust to changing operational priorities requiring assignment of special projects and/or different area assignments as necessary. Ability to work independently and with diverse teams of people.

• Must be physically able to consistently perform job duties

• Must be able to safely operate vehicles (cart and pickup trucks).

• Knowledge of industry safety standards including proper use and mixture of cleaning chemicals. Knowledge of proper storage, labeling, and distribution of cleaning chemicals. Ability to update and maintain MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) notebooks and communicate this information to other custodial staff.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

• Will be required to hold valid driver's license and have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures.

• Must be able to safely lift, carry, move, push and pull a minimum load of 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work Monday - Friday; 10:30 pm - 7:00 am.

• Must be able to work occasional overtime with little or no advance notice.

• Must be able to work onsite.

• Must be able to work in all areas of Campus.

• This position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in University of California - Policy CANRA.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,583 - $73,331 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.62 - $35.12

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace