Assistant Director of Custodial Services , Facilities Services

Assistant Director of Custodial Services (0441U), Facilities Services - 83096

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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice.

Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program, the Campus Building Department, and the campus utility systems.

The Assistant Director of Custodial Services manages the daily activities of the Custodial Services work unit, which includes Supervisors, Lead Custodians, and Custodians. As a member of the Facilities Operation, the Custodial Operations Manager indirectly manages a team of 250 employees and is responsible for overseeing all phases of cleaning and event support to assigned areas of the campus, ensuring overall cleanliness, sanitation, and security.

Responsibilities include supervising, directing, and developing supervisors and hourly employees, maintaining SOPs, managing supplies and budgets, and acting as a liaison between building occupants and staff.

The First Review Date is 12/31/2025. For full consideration, please apply by 01/05/2026.

• Manage the daily activities of custodial employees.
• Implement department programs and ensure department goals and objectives are achieved.
• Perform daily inspections and follow through on assignments to ensure task completion.
• Plan, organize and direct routine custodial operations.
• Recommend innovative approaches to service delivery.
• Train and supervise custodial/housekeeping supervisors on standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Communicate between various shifts to ensure applicable completion of tasks.
• Conduct ongoing safety training to ensure staff competency using custodial equipment and supplies.
• Conduct staff training and ensure adherence to and custodial/housekeeping policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous waste.
• Ensure proper handling and mixture of chemicals by custodial/housekeeping staff.
• Develop and manage supply and equipment expense budget.
• Maintain department inventory and purchase supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for recruitment, staff development, performance management/evaluation, corrective action, training, staff competency, and retention.
• Guide completion of projects to make sure they are completed timely and within budget.
• Prepare custodial schedules to provide optimal staff coverage based on operational needs.

• Working knowledge of custodial and housekeeping services, including knowledge of codes and policies governing biohazardous and/or hazardous waste.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to diverse audiences.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with senior management and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal management, including budget development.
• Ability to implement process improvement strategies and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources management and staff development.
• Ability to manage staff with a variety of skills.
• Bloodborne pathogen and sharps disposal training.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent…