Supervisor, Custodial Services

West Valley-Mission Community College District; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 101,616 - 111,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plan

Longevity awards

Job summary

West Valley-Mission Community College District seeks a Supervisory Custodial Services professional to lead night‑shift custodial operations across district facilities. The role reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager and emphasizes safety, quality, and customer service.

The supervisor will manage staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure compliance with district policies while supporting events and daily campus operations at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA or Mission College in Santa

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with relevant coursework in education or related field.
• Four years of custodial services experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to understand diverse backgrounds and work with a wide range of campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate night‑shift custodial staff.
• Monitor work quality, safety, and productivity; adjust schedules as needed.
• Coordinate event support and facility set‑ups for special events.
• Assist in budget preparation and control expenditures.
• Maintain positive relations with staff and the campus community.

Skills

Supervision

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Overview

The Facilities Department of the West Valley-Mission Community College District is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to fill the position of Supervisor, Custodial Services. Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the Custodial Supervisor will plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise custodial operations to ensure clean, safe, and well‑maintained District facilities. The position is responsible for overseeing night‑shift custodial services, supervising and supporting custodial staff, monitoring work quality and productivity, coordinating schedules and special event support, and ensuring compliance with District policies and safety regulations.

Assignment

100 % full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, anticipated start date October 26, 2026. Schedule may include evening or weekend hours as needed. This position is a member of the Supervisors Unit (Teamsters Local 856). Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA. Shift: Monday‑Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated monthly salary: $8,468.00 – $9,323.17 (Supervisor Salary Schedule, Range 15, Steps A‑C).

• Employer‑contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability for employee.
• Employer‑provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually; paid non‑workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases step‑wise up to a maximum of 22 days.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program ranging from $45 to $225 monthly.
• $1,000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Union affiliation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in a general education or related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in custodial services, including at least one year of technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, cultural, disability, and sexual orientation backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of prescribed use of chemicals, disinfectants, and cleaning products.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Ability to organize, implement, and direct custodial operations/activities.
• Ability to analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem‑solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Ability to perform required physical activities and use office equipment.
• Ability to interpret and explain safety and hazardous materials requirements and department policies.
• Ability to assist in developing and monitoring an assigned program budget.
• Ability to develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Ability to operate and use modern office equipment, including computers and applicable software.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule.
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio‑economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings, and/or perform weekend work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for performance of custodial functions; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in night‑shift custodial work on a college campus.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Distribute materials and supplies to custodial staff on campus grounds; prepare requisitions and order supplies.
• Coordinate requests for set‑up and moving of furniture and equipment for special events; schedule large, periodic custodial assignments such as carpet or window cleaning.
• Conduct daily campus and building inspections to maintain a safe and sanitary environment; report unsafe conditions and submit work orders for needed repairs.
• Answer questions and provide information to students, staff, administrators, and others; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other district employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.