Assistant Manager of Custodial Services

Assistant Manager of Custodial Services
(Administrator I)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is $60,000 - $67,000 per year
and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here .

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Custodial Services, the incumbent supports the mission of the University by assisting the Manager of Custodial Services in providing leadership and practical custodial knowledge to the various shift crews within the Custodial department. The incumbent also supports the Facilities Management team in assisting with duties including data entry, personnel distribution, evaluations, and coordination of essential department functions.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of effective supervision, motivation, performance evaluation, progressive discipline and grievance procedures.
  • Knowledge of custodial equipment, chemicals, and operations.
  • Computer office systems and ability to use technology, systems, and software packages.
• Skill/Ability to:
  • Provide ongoing review and evaluation of staff and operations and provide feedback to enhance processes to meet programmatic goals.
  • Assess safety and training needs and conduct training to ensure employees safely operate vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies and materials.
  • Ability to use a computerized records system to input and document information.
  • Ability to read and understand use of material SDS sheets.
  • Organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks and projects under competing deadlines and maintain flexibility in response to constantly shifting priorities.
  • Ability to manage, communicate, and work alongside individuals or groups from diverse ethnic, cultural, social- economic, and identifying backgrounds.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to prepare correspondence to communicate and collaborate across organizational lines.
  • Plan, assign and schedule work and establish priorities, review work, and provide input to promote teamwork and optimize effectiveness.
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supervision/leadwork oversight of staff.
• Minimum 5 years of practical custodial experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at a Higher Education Institution, with working knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience supervising a custodial operation in a higher education environment.
• Experience working with represented employees under a collective bargaining agreement.

Department Summary

Fresno State Facilities Management is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment that supports the operational needs of our campus community.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by September 7, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

California State University, Fresno is one of 22 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

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