Sr. Superintendent of Custodial Services

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

CUSTODIAL MGR 2 (006543)

Job Code: 6543

Job Open Date: 8/12/26

Application Review Begins: 8/26/27

Department Code (Name): FACM (Facilities Management)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99
- Non Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff:
Career

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP

Salary Grade:
Grade 24

Pay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ to $/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $ to $/yr.

Work Location:

Navigator Building 897

Working Days and

Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 6:00AM - 3:00PM

Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:
No

Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:
The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our goals are to:

• Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world
• Ensure the long term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment
• Provide excellence in service to the campus community and
• Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff

Benefits of Belonging:
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards.

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Brief Summary of

Job Duties:

Responsible for management of the Custodial Services group for Facilities Management which provides cleaning services for approximately 119 buildings encompassing 3,500,000+ cleanable square feet; these spaces include offices, classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratories. Oversees the hiring, evaluation, and discipline of all Custodial staff. Ensures compliance with safety, employee and labor relations, and department regulations. Meets with campus stakeholders to discuss custodial services and to improve campus relations.

Provides leadership, direction, support, and supervision to four Principal Supervisors Facilities Management and four Lead Laborers in the Day Crew. Routinely works with Principal Custodial Supervisors to conduct quality control reports to ensure custodial standards are being met. Personally meets with building stakeholders and department representatives as needed to resolve service complaints, schedule special cleaning activities, or resolve special problems.

Has responsibility for supplies purchasing and inventory control, cost containment, and evaluation of trial supplies. Coordinates all Custodial safety training with Environmental Health & Safety staff and outside safety trainers. Assists in ensuring all staff members are up-to-date on department and University of California required trainings. Takes a lead role in selecting materials and institutionalizing practices that minimize employee and building occupant exposure to toxic materials and minimizes chemical burden to the environment.

Develops and implements cleaning standards. Continually evaluates custodial equipment and procedures to minimize injuries. Takes an active role in increasing the volume of recycled materials from all buildings served by the Custodial Division. As new buildings come on line, assesses cleaning strategies and formulates route assignments to maintain facilities at the desired level and within workload constraints per the current collective bargaining agreement.

Oversees and manages custodial work orders in a customer relationship management system to ensure work is completed as requested and on time.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/ or equivalent experience/training
• 7-9 years Custodial Experience
• 4-6 years Supervision of Custodial Staff
• Advanced knowledge of custodial and housekeeping services including knowledge of codes and policies governing bio hazardous and/or hazardous waste
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information then develop and implement effective / innovative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and negotiate effectively
• Advanced knowledge of fiscal management including budget development, account management and tracking
• Advanced knowledge and ability to develop and implement process improvement…