Night Shift Lead Custodian – Campus Facilities

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

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.