Lead Custodian - University Housing

Job Summary

Must be willing to work weekends.

Full-time schedule:  8 hours on Saturday, 8 hours on Sunday, and three 8 hour weekday shifts.

Daily work hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Duration: Permanent Full-Time Position

Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Custodial Operations, the Lead Custodian is responsible for general cleaning and custodial care and support for assigned campus buildings, facilities, structures and adjacent areas and/or portions thereof, including, but not limited to: campus offices, locker rooms; student residences, patios, entryways and walkways, and workshops. Custodial staff may work independently or as part of a custodial team. In addition to performing the full range of custodial work, Lead Custodians acts in a lead capacity and are responsible for directing the work of one or more employees engaged in custodial work. 

Department Summary

University Housing (UH) is a department within the division of Administration and Finance that provides a premier living experience for students in residence hall and apartment-style communities at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Solano in Vallejo, CA. University Housing’s mission is to create a diverse and engaging experience that inspires all residents to Learn by Living. 

Key Qualifications

• Train and instruct others in the performance of their duties, including appropriate custodial practices and techniques, and the safe use of equipment and materials.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed and take immediate action to correct all unsafe conditions.
• Assign, review, and inspect the work of assigned staff, including completion of inspection forms and reporting of any operational concerns.
• Assist in maintaining employee time records and reporting absences and provide input for employee evaluations.
• Coordinate custodial support for Housing events.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial or janitorial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $51,576 - $60,420 Per Year

Classification Range: $43,152 - $60,420 Per Year

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlaw