Sr. Superintendent of Custodial Services

Sr. Superintendent of Custodial Services Facilities Management (FACM) University of California, Santa Barbara Summary of Job Details:
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 strategies and initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise in human resources management
• Ability to lead and manage staff with diverse skills and expertise
• Bloodborne pathogen and sharps disposal training Special Conditions of Employment:
• Master key access to University-owned residence and/or other facilities
• Must maintain a valid California Driver License
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• Direct responsibility for the care, safety and security of humans or animals; or the safety and security of personal or University property
• Responsibility for operating commercial vehicles, machinery or toxic systems that could cause accidental death, injury or health problems Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $ to $/yr. Full Salary Range: $ to $/yr. Working Days and

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Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 3:00PM The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Open Until Filled. Apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job # 87857