Custodial Manager - Contra Costa College
Posting Number: 0002308
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary: $108,180 - $131,808 per year
Position Definition:
Under direction, the Custodial Manager is responsible for managing the cleaning of all campus buildings at Contra Costa College; to supervise the custodial staff, organizing and coordinating their activities; and to do related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
The Custodial Manager is primarily responsible for the following activities: Planning, organizing, and managing the work of day and night cleaning personnel. Assigning regular work schedules and assuming responsibility for the cleanliness and safe condition of the buildings. Evaluating and training personnel in the performance of their duties. Supervising and checking the cleaning and care of rooms, rest rooms, halls, buildings, fixtures, and equipment requiring activities, such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, dusting,waxing, disinfecting and related duties. Assigning special duties for various educational, social, and civic activities, arranging for proper equipment, heating, ventilating and lighting. Conferring and cooperating with college staff regarding use of the plant. Inspecting buildings and reporting dangerous, unsightly, or unsanitary conditions, or seeing that such conditions are corrected. Assisting in the development of specifications for custodial supplies, school furniture, and laundry services. Preparing purchase requests for custodial supplies after having determined the most satisfactory materials. Maintaining inventories so that adequate supplies are on hand. Arranging time schedules, vacation periods and planning work priorities. Maintaining time records for the custodial staff. Contracting and securing temporary help to meet needed work commitments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
Completion of a high school education or equivalent. Four years of increasingly responsible work experience in custodial services.
Knowledge Of:
Custodial methods, materials, chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment. Sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of equipment and work areas. Principles of effective supervision and training.
Skill To:
Ability To:
Demonstrated ability to read and write English at the level required for successful job performance.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in custodial management in an educational setting. AA or BA Degree desired.
- Experience managing employees represented by a bargaining-unit, and union contract policy and procedure.
- Proven ability to successfully hire, train and supervise Custodial staff.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization, specifically in an educational institution.
- Knowledge and experience working with chemicals and thorough understanding of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
- Three (3) Years of experience managing or in a leadership role related to Custodial Services.
Special Instructions:
Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $108,180 per year, second step $113,664 per year or third step at $119,424 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $131,808 per year is reached on the salary schedule.
Job Close Date: 08/20/2026
Open Until Filled: No
