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Lead Custodian

California State University -
Turlock, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
14 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
On-the-job training
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team leadership
Job-specific skills training (staff training program)
Driver's License
Professional development training

Full Job Description

Job no: 557961
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Description

Position Summary

Full-time position available on or after October 5, 2026 for Custodial Services.

This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general direction. The incumbent is responsible for performing the full range of custodial duties while providing day-to-day work coordination, guidance, and operational support for assigned custodial staff. The position supports custodial operations by coordinating workflow, training staff in proper custodial and safety practices, monitoring completed work, and assisting with daily operational and work coverage needs to ensure campus facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and functional condition. The incumbent also supports campus events and daily operations through coordination of custodial services, supplies, equipment, and related operational needs while working collaboratively with staff, students, and campus departments.

Job Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assign, coordinate, review, and inspect the work of assigned custodial staff to ensure completion of daily assignments and adherence to departmental standards.
Train and instruct custodial staff in proper custodial procedures, safety practices, and the safe use of custodial equipment, tools, chemicals, and materials.
Assist custodial staff and perform custodial duties alongside team members to support daily operations and staffing needs.
Provide daily work instructions and operational updates to assigned staff.
Assist with maintaining attendance and operational records, including reviewing labor cards and reporting absences.
Provide input to management regarding employee work performance and operational concerns.
Attend required staff, safety, and lead meetings.
Perform the full range of custodial duties including floor care, restroom sanitation, trash and recycling removal, and cleaning of interior and exterior building areas.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, lobbies, locker rooms, and other campus facilities to maintain safe and sanitary conditions.
Coordinate custodial support for campus events, including event setup and cleanup activities.
Respond to custodial service requests and report facility maintenance, safety, and repair needs.
Operate custodial equipment and assigned vehicles to transport staff, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ensure campus unlocks and related opening procedures are completed in accordance with departmental procedures.
Safeguard buildings, equipment, supplies, and campus property from unauthorized use or access.
Follow established safety procedures, sanitation standards, and departmental protocols.
Report injuries, accidents, unsafe conditions, and unusual or suspicious activity in accordance with department procedures.
Ensure custodial closets and storage areas are properly stocked, organized, and chemicals are properly labeled and stored.
Identify, report, and order custodial equipment, supplies, and materials needed to support daily operations.
Use computerized systems to track work orders and order custodial supplies and materials.
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: None

Experience: Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of custodial experience in a campus, educational, or multi-building custodial environment, including providing lead work direction or training to custodial staff.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
Experience providing lead work direction, training, and work review for custodial staff in a campus, educational, or large-scale custodial environment.
Experience performing custodial floor care including stripping, sealing, waxing, polishing, carpet cleaning, and operating powered custodial equipment used in multi-building facilities.
Experience coordinating custodial support for classrooms, restrooms, student-populated areas, and campus events.
Experience maintaining attendance records, reviewing labor cards or timekeeping documents, and using computerized systems to track work orders and custodial supply needs.
Experience identifying, organizing, maintaining, and ordering custodial equipment, chemicals, supplies, and materials used in daily custodial services.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Working Knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures.
Working Knowledge effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques.
Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
Ability to read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
Ability to establish, promote and maintain cooperative work relationships with others
Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.
Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials.

Special Conditions

Position may be required to travel.

License or Certifications

Possession of a valid California's Driver's License

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range

Anticipated starting salary will be $4,131 (step 8) per month plus excellent paid benefits. Future increases, including step advancement, are subject to contract negotiations. Full range Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. Full $3,596 (step 1) – $5,035 (step 20) per month.

Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 5) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

How to Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only. Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration. To apply online, please click the “” button on this page.

Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

Application Deadline

OPEN UNTIL FILLED; SCREENING TO BEGIN ON OR AFTER AUGUST 14,2026 (Applications received after the screening date will be considered at the discretion of the university.)

Background Clearance Notice

Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Additional Information

Campus & Area

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The univ,ersity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Advertised: Jul 30 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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