Senior Custodial Supervisor

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Irvine is seeking a Custodial Operations Coordinator to manage custodial services under the Associate Director of Undergraduate Operations. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring quality control, and coordinating operations, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Basic computer application skills required.
• Experience supervising custodial staff is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custodial operations and staff management.
• Coordinate emergency response and cleaning tasks.
• Ensure quality control in custodial services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Student Housing is a self-funded, large and complex campus department consisting of 6 housing communities and 3 support units, with more than 300 staff employees, 300-400 student
employees and an annual operating budget of $120 million. Student Housing provides housing for approximately 9,000 undergraduates, graduate students and their families in over 250 buildings and approximately 3.3 million sq. ft.
Currently, Student Housing houses 51% of UCI's enrolled students (in conjunction with American Campus Communities, UCI's 3rd party housing partner) with a goal of housing 60% as part of the campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). Student Housing also provides maintenance and repair services to student residents.

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Undergraduate Operations, the incumbent is responsible for the direction and coordination of custodial operations. Responsibilities may include weekend work during opening and closing as well as the conference season. May also include after-hours emergency response and cleaning responsibilities.
Receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review. Instructs direct reports to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility. May perform custodial duties part of the time.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Basic computer application skills.
• Working knowledge of and ability for decision making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and perform operations analysis, and quality control analysis.
• Working knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services.
• Organizational skills, and independence in completing detailed tasks.
• Working knowledge and skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel. Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team as well as participate as a team player.
• Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and time management.
• Skill in hiring selection, promotion and decisions concerning corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of custodial equipment and chemicals, institutional furnishings, floor coverings, and window treatments.
• Ability to coordinate with the maintenance team to schedule and coordinate rapid and complex turnovers.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain diplomacy in difficult situations and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience supervising and evaluating custodial staff.

Preferred:

• Knowledge in purchasing, inventory control, and reporting damages.
• Ability to speak/translate Spanish.
• Knowledge to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of floor, carpet, drapery and upholstery care and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification preferred.

Special Conditions:

• Must be available for some overtime and weekend work.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing for the purpose of instructions and record keeping.
• Must be able to climb stairs.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $53,800- $63,100 (Annual).


Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization