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Lead Custodian

Job in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listing for: UCLA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Cleaning Services, Janitor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21.37 - 27.6 USD Hourly USD 21.37 27.60 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead Custodian

Apply for the Lead Custodian role at UCLA.

Base pay range: $21.37/hr - $27.60/hr

Department Summary

We provide Custodial Services for UCLA’s over 12.5 million combined state‑supported and client‑requested square footage. We cater to all areas of our University, including specialized areas such as vivarium, recreational facilities, wet and dry laboratories and patient care areas. To make this all run smoothly, it takes a team of dedicated and trained custodians to provide our customers with the highest level of service while meeting their needs 7 days a week.

Position

Summary

The role supports custodial services across UCLA’s 12.5 million square feet of state‑supported and client‑requested facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in a wide range of environments, including general campus areas. The position requires a reliable, well‑trained custodial team to deliver high‑quality service, meet diverse customer needs, and ensure consistent operations seven days a week.

Salary & Compensation
  • UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
  • Custodial

    Experience:

    One year previous custodial experience (Required)
  • Equipment Knowledge:
    Proper use of various floor care machines utilized by custodial staff, e.g., stripping machine, waxer/buffer, water pick‑ups, etc. (Required)
  • Equipment Knowledge:
    Materials, methods, and equipment utilized by custodial staff, including achievement of operational level skills. (Required)
  • Communication:
    Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information. (Required)
  • Communication:
    Ability to write standard English text at the complete sentence level to write inspection reports, complete forms, and supply orders. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of all aspects of custodial cleaning and/or general maintenance duties and services. (Required)
  • Ability to coordinate work projects, and direct and inspect the work of subordinates. Also, the ability to lead small groups of individuals to successfully accomplish tasks. (Required)
  • Ability to correct inaccuracies in workmanship, and communicate customer concerns to supervision. (Required)
  • Ability to maintain highest quality of custodial service at level consistent with University and department standards. (Required)
  • Skill in reading technical instructions related to custodial work in order to comprehend equipment operating instructions and/or documents related to the job functions. (Required)
  • Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information. (Required)
  • Ability to write standard English text at the complete sentence level to write inspection reports, complete forms, and supply orders. (Required)
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors, and outside agencies. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required)
  • Ability to maintain good attendance. (Required)
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends. (Required)
  • Ability to work various shifts. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
  • High School (Preferred)
  • Must possess California Driver's license, Class

    C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
  • Background Check:
    Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Pre‑Placement Physical:
    Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
  • Driving Record:
    The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
Schedule

5:30pm‑2am‑MON‑FRI

Union/Policy Covered

SX‑Service

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Higher Education

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