Lead Custodian

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Posting #: 5394
Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Staff, Joan

B. Kroc School of Peace Studies

Lead Custodian;
Operations and Events

The Kroc School of Peace Studies trains the changemakers and peace builders of today and tomorrow. Kroc is the first stand‑alone school of peace in the United States. Innovation in learning and programs is at the center of what we do and who we are. We combine theory and practice not just to understand crises and world issues, but also to imagine new possibilities and develop solutions to humanity’s urgent challenges from increasing inequality and violence to climate change.

At Kroc, people discover new ways of building more peaceful and socially just communities through a multidisciplinary lens and experiential learning. We look for passionate individuals who believe in the power of university learning to transform the world for the better.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries‑old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and anyone, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Ensures the Joan

B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (KIPJ), Learning Commons (LC), Camino Hall (CH), Knauss Center for Business Education (KCBE) facilities are kept in immaculate condition by providing routine and non‑routine support associated with the daily cleaning and maintenance, as well as the set‑up of function rooms in the facilities and guest rooms in the Casa de la Paz (CDLP) residence.

Performs various duties requiring moderate physical strength and the ability to lift and move furniture. Reviews event activity schedule to anticipate current and future workload and determine priority of work. Conduct on‑the‑job training for custodians. Requisition supplies and materials. Prepare and send work orders for minor repairs and maintenance. Determine the need for and coordinate special project work. Lead other custodians and participate in non‑routine work as requested.

Monitor Casa de la Paz guest reservations and ensure guest rooms are cleaned, stocked with supplies and ready to receive guests.

• Review event activity schedule for KIPJ, LC, CH, KCBE and Casa de la Paz to anticipate current and future workload and priority of work.
• Bring special projects, unusual circumstances or problems to the attention of the supervisor.
• Oversee custodial staff during shift.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training for custodians.
• Assist assigned employees, when necessary, in completing assigned tasks or projects.
• Monitor public areas and conference rooms to ensure orderliness and cleanliness.
• Check scheduled rooms throughout the day to ensure space is configured for event, including proper furniture set‑up and placement, table linens, trash and recycling receptacles, etc.
• Set‑up tables, chairs in function rooms in preparation for events.
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, mats.
• Dust mop, sweep and wet mop floors.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms and fixtures (toilet, urinals, etc.).
• Keep restroom dispensers supplied with towels, soap, sanitary napkins, etc.
• Clean whiteboards and trays.
• Empty trash and recycle receptacles.
• Clean elevators and stairwells.
• Spot clean carpets, rugs, and walk‑off mats.
• Spot mop floors.
• Spot clean windows, walls, doors and other above‑floor surfaces.
• Dust and/or clean furniture, windowsills and other above‑floor surfaces.
• Polish furniture and fixtures.
• Strip and…