Night Shift Lead Custodian - Facilities

University of California San Diego; California; On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Lead Custodian for the night shift to supervise custodians and ensure clean, safe recreation facilities across multiple venues including RIMAC and related venues.

You will schedule and train staff, manage equipment and supplies, and coordinate with campus customers. Strong leadership, communication, and safety knowledge are essential for maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing a range of semi-skilled and skilled custodial duties.
• Ability to operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely.
• Experience leading others, training and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret operations reports and instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign and coordinate custodial staff across a night shift.
• Train and orient staff; determine duties and methods.
• Issue and manage custodial supplies and keys.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance in recreation facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely.
• Set up furniture and equipment per diagrams.
• Inspect equipment and ensure facility security after shift.
• Collaborate with campus customers and custodial team.

Skills

Custodial supervision

Equipment operation

Carpet care

Leadership and training

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Flexibility

Vehicle operation

Tools

Vacuums

Buffers

Wet-dry vacuums

Carpet shampooers

Steam extractors

High-pressure washers

Floor scrubbers

Polishers

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Lead Custodian for the night shift to supervise custodians and ensure clean, safe recreation facilities across multiple venues including RIMAC and related venues.

You will schedule and train staff, manage equipment and supplies, and coordinate with campus customers. Strong leadership, communication, and safety knowledge are essential for maintaining high cleanliness standards.