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University of California, Riverside

Custodial Services Supervisor

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$40,719 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Overview Job
ID 37518079
Category Campus Facilities and Support Services Organization Facilities Planning Design & Const Department Environmental & Resource Svcs Location Main Campus - UCR Salary $54,700 - $92,300 Date Posted 2026-06-16T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule Mon - Fri. 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for
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No Position Information The full salary range for the Custodial Services Supervisor is $53,100.00 - $89,700.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $63,800.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. The Custodial Services Supervisor is a UCR Facilities Environmental Resource Services team member, supervising day-to-day custodial operations to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for campus community members. Under the direction of the Custodial Services Manager, the Custodial Services Supervisor provides direct supervision and guidance to a team of Lead and Senior Custodians and manages routine and emergency cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and general custodial maintenance of campus facilities including but not limited to classrooms, offices, research labs, meeting spaces, and restrooms. This role is responsible for scheduling, training, and coordinating the custodial services team; facilitating procurement of custodial supplies and equipment; managing custodial-related emergencies; and coordinating the locking and unlocking of various campus buildings. Ensures safety procedures and protocols are maintained in all facets of custodial operations. Provides operational support to other Facilities Services units as necessary. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent certification. Experience Experience with personnel management, including staffing, hiring, training, disciplinary action, termination, and performance management. 4 - 7 years of related experience. Experience with collective bargaining units. Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Bilingual English & Spanish Minimum Requirements Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Basic computer applications skills. Ability to ensure that custodial staff provide timely, accurate and appropriate response to routine custodial issues as well as emergency response to more urgent situations. Ability to work varied shifts and schedules (early morning, morning, evening or graveyard shifts; weekends and holidays) as needed to accommodate campus needs and/or events. Ability to effectively communicate quality and service standards, departmental policies, procedures, goals, and expectations to staff. Ability to motivate staff to provide the highest level of service to campus constituents at all times. Ability to work with diverse populations. Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge in the use and care of power equipment, hazardous materials, bio-hazardous materials and clean room policies and procedures. Working knowledge and skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel. Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management. Working knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services. 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. Ability to operate University vehicles for business and operational needs. Ability to work in conditions and environments with exposure to strong odors, chemicals, cleaning solvents, paints, raw sewage, blood, and vomit. Preferred Qualifications Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Basic computer applications skills. Ability to ensure that custodial staff provide timely, accurate and appropriate response to routine custodial issues as well as emergency response to more urgent situations. Ability to work varied shifts and schedules (early morning, morning, evening or graveyard shifts; weekends and holidays) as needed to accommodate campus needs and/or events. Ability to effectively communicate quality and service standards, departmental policies, procedures, goals, and expectations to staff. Ability to motivate staff to provide the highest level of service to campus constituents at all times. Ability to work with diverse populations. Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge in the use and care of power equipment, hazardous materials, bio-hazardous materials and clean room policies and procedures. Working knowledge and skill in effective interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other personnel. Verbal and written communication skills in the English language, active listening, flexibility, critical thinking, multi-task and time management. Working knowledge in custodial and housekeeping services. 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. Ability to operate University vehicles for business and operational needs. Ability to work in conditions and environments with exposure to strong odors, chemicals, cleaning solvents, paints, raw sewage, blood, and vomit. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview License Requirements Valid Driver License Educational Condition Requirements Job Description Details General Information Job Title
CUSTODIAL SUPV 1
Job Code 005187 Grade 18 Department Head Aaron Uresti Supervisor Sandra Martinez Generic Scope Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures. Custom Scope 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. Department Custom Scope The Custodial Services Supervisor is a UCR Facilities Environmental Resource Services team member, supervising day-to-day custodial operations to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for campus community members. Under the direction of the Custodial Services Manager, the Custodial Services Supervisor provides direct supervision and guidance to a team of Lead and Senior Custodians and manages routine and emergency cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and general custodial maintenance of campus facilities including but not limited to classrooms, offices, research labs, meeting spaces, and restrooms. This role is responsible for scheduling, training, and coordinating the custodial services team; facilitating procurement of custodial supplies and equipment; managing custodial-related emergencies; and coordinating the locking and unlocking of various campus buildings. Ensures safety procedures and protocols are maintained in all facets of custodial operations. Provides operational support to other Facilities Services units as necessary. Key Responsibilities Supervises the daily activities of custodial employees. Provides direct leadership and guidance to custodial staff. Assigns shift schedules, work locations, work assignments and projects. May include the supervision of limited/temporary staff. Conducts assigned area inspections to ensure that work assignments are completed, and that quality cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and service standards are followed and maintained. 20% Plans, organizes and directs routine custodial operations. Directs and schedules work within assigned area. Addresses schedule changes (shift and/or work location) for absent staff members, coordinates transporting staff, and facilitates routine staff meetings. Schedules and coordinates routine and emergency pest control. Coordinates movement of custodial supplies and equipment throughout the campus. Effectively communicates information, orally and written, when managing all custodial related emergency and non-emergency calls or requests. 20% Trains and supervises the custodial staff to maintain an orderly, safe, and efficient cleaning operation. Conducts routine safety meetings with staff in support of departmental health and safety programs/initiatives. Assists with the implementation of process improvements to provide a safe working environment. Manages and trains staff to ensure proper protocols for use of equipment, materials, supplies and cleaning products are adhered to. Cross trains custodial staff to perform a variety of custodial tasks. Ensures appropriate use of personnel protective equipment as necessary. 10% Maintains proper inventory needs and purchase inventory. Establishes and maintains inventory records and cost control procedures. Responsible for the ordering, verifying, and receiving of all custodial related supplies and equipment; follows up with vendors to adjust, modify or cancel orders of supplies or equipment. 10% Responsible for performance management. Effectively communicates and enforces departmental policies, procedures, goals and expectations to staff. Manages staff performance (development, coaching, feedback, disciplinary actions) when necessary and in consultation with Facilities Services Leadership and HR. Prepares and conducts annual performance evaluations with custodial staff. 10% Supervise building lock up schedules and security of assigned buildings. Coordinates, schedules and supervises the locking and unlocking of buildings throughout the campus. Collaborates with UCPD to ensure the security of buildings on a daily basis. 5% Requires knowledge in the care and use of power equipment. Facilitates the maintenance and repair of custodial equipment through vendors or by other Facilities Services units; performs troubleshooting and minor maintenance repairs on equipment as appropriate. Tests, evaluates, and initiates new cleaning methods and the use of new supplies or equipment. Provides guidance and proper training to staff on the care and use of equipment and materials, ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures. 5% Enforces safety, hazardous materials and custodial policies and procedures are adhered to by the custodial staff. Enforces bio-hazardous materials and equipment and clean room policies and procedures. Enforces proper handling and mixture of chemicals. 5% Maintains scheduling within prescribed budgetary guidelines. Monitors and controls operational expenditures, in an assigned area of the campus, ensuring the budget guidelines are being met. Performs cost estimations and creates customer proposals for additional custodial services beyond the Service Level agreement, such as deep carpet cleaning, floor waxing, and detail cleaning. Maintains various project reports and cost estimates. Maintains record of work productivity in the work order system, inclusive of labor and material billing. 5% Adheres to rules, regulations, and guidance of Cal-OSHA, union contract (SX), and safety data sheets; consulting with upper management and/or HR as necessary. Responsible for payroll management of assigned staff by reviewing, editing, and submitting employee timesheets in accordance with established deadlines. Participates in search committees and assists with making hiring selections of job applicants; selects and hires staff and student workers. 5% Performs cleaning and general maintenance duties as needed; including but not limited to carpet cleaning, picking up of large amounts of water, sanitary cleanups, etc. Conducts specialized cleaning; scrubbing, stripping, and waxing of tile floors; operates buffers, vacuum cleaners and carpet shampooers, and extractors. Reports conditions for items requiring repair or replacement, or of potential safety hazards. Provides operational support to other Facilities Services units as necessary. 5% Special Conditions Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. Must wear University issued uniform. Must be available for on-call emergencies. Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours). Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.