Job Title Custodial Supervisor - District Time Base 40 hrs/week 12 months/year Compensation Salary Range: $103,042 - $121,796/Annual, Hiring Range: $103,042 - $112,607/Annual Position Type Management Department Facilities Operations Dept (163) City Oakland State CA Job Description Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations, the Custodial Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision, performance management, quality control, an operational accountability of custodial services at an assigned college campus or district facility. This position exercises independent judgment in directing custodial staff, establishing cleaning standards, evaluating performance, implementing corrective action, and ensuring that District facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and compliant manner. This classification is a management position and does not regularly perform bargaining unit custodial work except in emergency situations.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the district to identify the essential duties/functions of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position. Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
Operational Accountability & Quality Control
- Establishes campus-wide custodial performance standards.
- Develops and implements inspection protocols and documentation systems.
- Conducts routine and unannounced inspections of facilities.
- Identifies deficiencies and ensures timely corrective action.
- Maintains documented records of inspection findings and corrective measures.
- Ensures consistent cleaning standards across all shifts.
Supervision & Performance Management
- Directly supervises custodial assigned personnel.
- Conducts performance evaluations in accordance with district policy.
- Initiates corrective action and disciplinary processes when warranted.
- Investigates complaints related to custodial services and implements resolutions.
- Participates in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of custodial personnel.
Staffing & Scheduling Oversight
- Approves work schedules and shift assignments.
- Reviews workload distribution and adjusts staffing for efficiency.
- Monitors absenteeism, overtime usage, and staffing coverage.
- Ensures adequate custodial coverage for special events and peak usage periods
Safety & Compliance
- Ensures compliance with Cal OSHA, Hazard Communication, and district safety regulations.
- Oversees chemical inventory, SDS documentation, and safe storage practices.
- Investigates safety incidents related to custodial operations.
- Conducts safety meetings and reinforces safe work practices.
Administrative & Budget Oversight
- Reviews and approves time records and leave requests.
- Manages custodial supply inventory and budget allocations.
- Recommends equipment purchases and replacements.
- Prepares reports related to operations, staffing, and compliance.
Coordination & Communication
- Serves as the primary management contact for campus custodial operations.
- Coordinates with Maintenance, Grounds, and Facilities staff.
- Communicates service expectations and operational updates to campus leadership.
- Assists in developing and updating custodial policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Facilities Management, Public
Administration, Business Administration or related field and three (3) years of increasingly
responsible custodial or facilities experience, including at least two (2) years in a at the
supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience that
would likely provide the knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
(Demonstrated experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is highly desirable).
2. Valid California Driver License.
Knowledge
- Custodial standards and sanitation practices.
- Supervisory and performance evaluation principles.
- Collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
- Safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Budgeting and inventory control practices.
Ability
- Exercise independent judgment in personnel and operational decisions.
- Document and support performance-related actions.
- Maintain consistent enforcement of standards.
- Communicate clearly and professionally.
- Analyze operational deficiencies and implement improvements.
- Work nights and weekends, as needed, to support staff, events, and other activities.
Desirable Qualifications
Demonstrated experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is highly desirable.
Environmental Demands
Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people.
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift 40 – 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to drive District vehicles, as needed.
