Supervisor, Custodial Services

Position Overview

The Facilities Department of the West Valley-Mission Community College District is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to fill the position of Supervisor, Custodial Services. Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, the Custodial Supervisor will plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise custodial operations to ensure clean, safe, and well‑maintained District facilities. The position is responsible for overseeing night‑shift custodial services, supervising and supporting custodial staff, monitoring work quality and productivity, coordinating schedules and special event support, and ensuring compliance with District policies and safety regulations.

100 % full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, anticipated start date October 26, 2026. Schedule may include evening or weekend hours as needed. This position is a member of the Supervisors Unit (Teamsters Local 856).

Work location:

West Valley College, Saratoga, CA or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA. Shift: Monday‑Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Anticipated monthly salary: $8,468.00 – $9,323.17 (Supervisor Salary Schedule, Range 15, Steps A‑C).

• Employer‑contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse, and/or dependents.
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability for employee.
• Employer‑provided life insurance.
• 14 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually; paid non‑workdays between Christmas and New Year.
• 12 days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases step‑wise up to a maximum of 22 days.
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually.
• Personal necessity leave and personal business leave.
• Educational growth incentive program ranging from $45 to $225 monthly.
• $1,000 longevity award annually after 10 years of service and $1,500 longevity award annually after 15 years of service.
• CalPERS retirement.
• Union affiliation.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in a general education or related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in custodial services, including at least one year of technical and functional supervision over assigned staff.
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, cultural, disability, and sexual orientation backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

• Knowledge of prescribed use of chemicals, disinfectants, and cleaning products.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Ability to organize, implement, and direct custodial operations/activities.
• Ability to analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem‑solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• Ability to perform required physical activities and use office equipment.
• Ability to interpret and explain safety and hazardous materials requirements and department policies.
• Ability to assist in developing and monitoring an assigned program budget.
• Ability to develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Ability to operate and use modern office equipment, including computers and applicable software.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule.
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio‑economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours, attend evening…