Custodial Supervisor , ASUC Student Union

Position: Custodial Supervisor (5187U), ASUC Student Union, #89617
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Departmental Overview

The UC Berkeley Student Union is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and is the administrative & advising support arm of the ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California) Student Government. This complex serves all students, faculty and staff, and visitors seeking to create and experience an inclusive campus community, thereby enhancing the student experience at UC Berkeley.

To this end, we provide quality services and programs that foster experiential learning opportunities and ensure a sustainable organization. With direction from the ASUC Student Union Board, we derive income from student fees, retail operations, vending, food service, and a variety of self-operated units such as the Art Studio and Events Services.

The Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO) manages and operates multiple facilities including the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall. As a University amenity to the student experience, MLK Jr. Student Union and Eshleman Hall are required to provide building operations day and evenings. Our professional and student staff value providing high-quality customer service while fostering a safe, secure and operable environment for the campus community and visitors.

Position

Summary

This position is part of the Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO), which manages and operates multiple facilities, including the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall. The Custodial Supervisor oversees Custodial Services for the MLK Jr. Student Union building, Eshleman Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall, comprising approximately 210,000 square feet. This role manages a wide range of space usage types including office spaces, dining and student study areas, an Art Studio, event spaces, and retail/commercial spaces.

The Custodial Supervisor ensures a safe, secure, and operable environment for the campus community and visitors by supervising custodial staff and maintaining high‑quality service levels.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/4/2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Daily Supervision - 15%

• Supervises the daily activities of custodial employees. Organize, schedule, assign and coordinate the daily activities of an Lead Custodian, Senior Custodians. Collaborates daily with other unit Student Union Facilities supervisor to ensure all customer and unit custodial needs are met.

Operational Direction - 15%

• Plans, organizes and…