Custodial Supervisor: Lead Campus Cleaning & Ops

Description

Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks a Custodian 4that is the Custodial Supervisor for the Custodial Services Department within Facilities and has the responsibility for planning, organizing, delegating, and executing the performance ofcustodial work for CBC. The custodial team provides a clean, safe,comfortable environment for staff and students. Custodial does thisby performing the general cleaning and housekeeping duties at allCBC buildings/facilities assigned.

This position reports to the Director for Facilities Services.

This position is open until filled. First consideration will begiven to applicants whose complete application has been received byMay 25 , 2026 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

If you have questions or need assistance during the applicationor search process, please contact the recruiter for this position,Denise Cook at dcook or.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the Custodial Services Department in maintaining campus cleanliness, care of buildings, and continuity of operations by directly supervising custodial shift leads,providing leadership, guidance, and support;
• Direct day-to-day custodial operations to ensure adherence to established cleaning methodologies, efficient service delivery,proper staffing coverage, workload adjustments for absences orspecial projects, and continuous evaluation and improvement of cleaning models, workflows, morale, productivity, financial impacts, and operational improvement opportunities;
• Train, coach, and develop custodial staff and shift leads incustodial best practices, equipment usage, safety procedures, snowremoval responsibilities, and documented life-cycle training programs to improve staff knowledge, work methods, and overall departmental effectiveness;
• Conduct regular inspections of campus buildings and grounds toassess custodial conditions, identify deficiencies or needed repairs, advise shift leads accordingly, and ensure departmental standards and College custodial guidelines are consistently met;
• Coordinate departmental planning, communication, and performance management by conducting regular meetings withcustodial leads and shift staff for strategic planning, goal setting, problem solving, review recommendations and findings,implementation of process expectations, and preparation ofevaluation conclusions and reports for the Director for Facilities Services;
• Maintain and manage custodial inventory, supplies, chemicals,furniture storage, and equipment by ordering and distributingproducts, ensuring proper equipment maintenance and operation,researching alternate or improved products, evaluating supplycosts, and recommending cost-saving measures;
• Ensure compliance with all campus safety policies, procedures,and ongoing Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements relating to the handling and use of chemicals, custodial supplies, equipment, and operational practices;
• Develop, collect, track, and analyze departmental records and reports using applicable systems and tools, including custodialworkload analyses, service requirements, employee performance, jobcards, cleaning efficiency metrics, key performance measures,recycling collection schedules, quality control data, and other records as needed;
• Assist with custodial support functions including recyclingoperations, event/classroom/meeting set-up and tear-down, officeand workstation moves, furnishing relocations, and operation oflight trucks, vans, and other mobile equipment in support of campus needs;
• Serve as a working supervisor by performing custodial dutiesand snow removal activities as needed to ensure uninterrupteddepartmental support and completion of assigned responsibilities;and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Two (2) years of experience supervising custodial staff ordirecting others in large scale janitorial, housekeeping or facilities support work;
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English;
• Current ISSA Custodial Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire; and
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver's license or ability toobtain one before date of hire.

• Associate’s degree from an institutionally…