Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

Classification: Lead Custodian
Department: Housing-Custodial Services
Salary Range: $3,596 - $4,890 per month
Appointment Type: Ongoing
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About the Position: Living on campus is an excellent way to enhance your experience at Cal State Fullerton. Being a member of a living and learning community can help strengthen both your personal growth and academic success. You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, attend educational, cultural, and social programs, and interact more closely with faculty and university staff members.

Cal State Fullerton currently provides residence hall and apartment style living for approximately 2,200 students that is safe, clean and very convenient. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Lead Custodian. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Responsibilities: The Lead Custodian provides leadership, supervision, and hands‑on support to custodial staff to ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained environment for residents and guests. Responsibilities include training staff, scheduling assignments, motivating and guiding team members, and addressing resident and guest concerns. Oversees inventory management, equipment readiness, and supply procurement, while performing custodial duties as needed, particularly during staff absences. Additional duties include assisting with administrative tasks such as timesheet management, work order review, compliance with safety training, and maintaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) files.

May support special projects, campus events, and other duties as assigned.

• One to two years of related custodial experience which has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and has included providing on‑the‑job training and leadership to others.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures required.
• Working knowledge of effective lead and supervisory practices and techniques.
• Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others on proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
• Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
• Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials.
• Ability to establish, promote, and maintain cooperative work relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

• Previous experience in a large educational institution, student housing or similar environment.
• Previous experience leading custodians.

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. Live Scan required.

California State University, Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of…