Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary 

Job Classification: Lead Custodian 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,690 - $4,481 per month

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm

Recruitment Closing Date: August 25, 2025

Other: 2 positions available!

THE DEPARTMENT:

As a department within the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing Services (UHS) is responsible for delivering a comprehensive student housing experience, which includes operations in residential life, business operations, facilities management, conference services, and information systems. The department has an annual operating budget of approximately $30 million, makes $2 million in annual capital improvements, and houses over 2,800+ students. The department has 50 full-time professional staff persons and is complemented by a student staff of approximately 200. The Lead Custodian position has an important role within Housing's Facilities team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead a custodial staff of approximately 16 custodians and student assistants during work shifts, engage in custodial duties and related work as required.
• Supports the University as it relates to policies, procedures, and processes for health and safety, sanitation, and community living.
• Conducts inspections and reports cleaning problems to custodians and/or reports damage to the maintenance staff, inputs work orders through the online reporting system/computer.
• Use of computer for communications, research and ordering of supplies, documentation of job-specific details and creation of reports.
• Assists with budgets and monitoring of custodial supplies and equipment.
• Perform custodial duties as needed including coverage of absent team members and other special projects to maintain appearance and cleanliness of residential facilities.
• Provides training for the custodians in the proper use of equipment, materials, and cleaning techniques.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates personnel and work assignments using computer or manual methods.
• Assists in maintaining employee time records and reporting absences and providing input to employee evaluations.
• Inspects and oversees the coordination of deep cleaning contractors and campus vendors. Coordinates vendors work within portfolio.
• Participates in staff meetings, weekly leadership meetings, and serves on department committees.
• Serves as the department point of contact during emergencies and in the absence of the Associate Director.
• Assist with emergency evacuation drills and emergencies as needed.
• Must be available for call out in case of emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid CA Driver's license with insurance.
• Equivalent to one to two years of related custodial experience and providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of the methods, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures; and effective lead/supervisory practices and techniques. Abilities: Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others in proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance; read and write English at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials; establish, promote and maintain cooperative work relationships with others; and analyze situations and take appropriate action.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• 3 years of experience leading a custodial work team in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide lead work direction, including training others with documentation, visual aids, and addressing various learning styles.
• Experience using computers to track work orders, order supplies and materials, and running reports for business operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using various communication tools such as email, Teams, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and other computer programs for university housing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
• Experience working with college age population, work well with students and professional staff.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings to meet departmental needs.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper use and safety of cleaning chemicals and MSDS sheets.
• Ability to analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to the Associate Director of Housing, Facilities.
• Participate in and contribute to University, divisional, and department meetings, trainings, and events.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California.   The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy. 

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the CSU Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) bargaining unit 5. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $3,690 and maximum $6,062 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  For more information, go to the Acceptable I-9 website. 

University Driving Requirements

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) 

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at the Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting policy.

Security & Fire Safety 

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.