Supervisor, Custodial Services

Southwestern Community College District; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Community College District in California seeks a Supervisor, Custodial Services to plan, organize, and oversee custodial staff; ensure safety standards; coordinate services for events, moves, and daily operations; manage budget and equipment. The role requires leadership and a commitment to high cleaning standards across multiple facilities.

The position emphasizes supervision of custodial teams, adherence to safety rules, and collaboration with campus departments to support daily

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
• Five (5) years of custodial or janitorial experience, including two (2) years in lead or supervisory roles.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for US equivalency (NACES) if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate custodial staff.
• Coordinate custodial services for events, meetings, and moves.
• Train staff in safe work procedures and proper equipment use.
• Monitor safety, SDS, and compliance with district policies.
• Oversee inventory, budget, and purchasing of supplies and chemicals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Custodial work

Budget basics

Safety compliance

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Safety equipment

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work of staff responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties related to the care, routine maintenance, and cleaning of all District facilities; ensures that custodial work practices, equipment, and chemical use and storage comply with applicable safety standards; coordinates custodial support for meetings, special events, and classroom moves; assists in the planning of new District construction by recommending standard fixtures and appropriate custodial facilities in order to optimize custodial services for new facilities; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from a classified administrator. Exercises direct and general supervision over custodial staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full supervisory-level class in Custodial Services. Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of custodial staff either directly or through lead workers. Performance of supervisory-level work requires the use of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. The incumbent also regularly performs custodial duties during peak workload periods or employee absences.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
• AND
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible custodial or janitorial experience, INCLUDING two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience, preferably for an organization with multiple locations.

One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part‑time experience will be converted to the full‑time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.

If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment physical examination if selected for position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work methods and procedures.
• Principles, practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials of custodial work.
• Applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned programs, projects, and operations.
• Basic principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity as related to higher education.
• Safe work practices pertaining to custodial services, including safe driving rules and practices and safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.
• Modern office practices, procedures, technology, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned program areas.
• Supervise, train, plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and District laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, and develop and present recommendations and justification for solution.
• Perform custodial duties and operate related equipment safely and effectively.
• Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintain accurate databases, records, and files.
• Effectively manage priorities in complex and diverse operational units.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supervisor, Custodial Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

1. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of staff in the custodial activities for all District buildings and facilities; assists in selection and promotion; trains staff in work methods and procedures; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff; determines staffing needs and recommends staffing levels for assigned activities and projects; sets performance standards and evaluates employees’ performance; coaches employees toward improved performance as needed; recommends and implements disciplinary procedures.
2. Monitors work order requests received, assigns work orders to staff, and closes out orders once completed; coordinates custodial services both on and off District facilities, including moving of furniture and equipment and setting up for meetings and special events; receives complaints from students, faculty, and staff, and resolves them or refers them to appropriate unit, such as Maintenance or Information Technology.
3. Trains staff in safe work procedures and in the safe operation and use of equipment and supplies; coordinates with safety officer the removal from District facilities of hazardous or infectious material; maintains required Safety Data Sheets (SDS) according to regulations; ensures District adherence to applicable safety standards.
4. Makes regular or special inspections of custodial tools, equipment, and related items for cleanliness, safety, appearance, operating effectiveness, and needed repair or replacement.
5. Monitors inventory and maintains adequate levels of custodial supplies, equipment, and chemicals.
6. Administers custodial budget; purchases needed supplies, equipment, and services; develops specifications, identifies vendors, and obtains quotes on custodial equipment, supplies, and chemicals for District facilities.
7. Provides custodial support in emergency situations as necessary.

SALARY SCHEDULE

SCCDAA - Administrators

8.10 Salary Differentials: Classified Administrators whose normal assignment requires them to work until 7:00 PM or later for at least 75% of their work year will be entitled to one additional range on the salary schedule for the entire year.

This position is a classified exempt position in accordance with the Fair Labor Standard Act and California Education Code Section 88020. The employee holding this position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in various District facilities; strength and stamina to perform physical work of medium intensity and to operate related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; night vision for working at night and occasional night driving; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above‑mentioned tools and equipment. The incumbent must regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb to perform work and inspect work at different sites. Incumbent must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Elements

The incumbent works in a variety of facilities, including outdoors, and is occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, high or low temperatures, confined workspaces, chemicals, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Incumbent may interact with upset staff, faculty, students, members of the public, or contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental or District policies and procedures. Incumbent is sometimes required to work on weekends.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE

Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.