Lead Custodian

Lead Custodian

Capital Programs and Facilities Management (CPFM) is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Facilities Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University's facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. We seek an exceptional individual to join our Custodial Services team as the Lead Custodian.

Under the supervision of the Custodial Operations Manager, or their designee, the Lead Custodian works with and acts as lead worker for a group of custodians or other personnel engaged in custodial duties and does related work as required. This position is highly safety conscious, disciplined in proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and responds to trip/slip/fall hazards promptly and appropriately. A CPFM Lead Custodian offers excellent customer service and is always courteous of student, faculty, and staff customers. An employee best suited for this role is one who is defined by their dedication to the quality of their work, dependability, and reliability. A Lead Custodian works to build a strong, cohesive leadership team that creates an environment where people are empowered.

This is a key position which cares for campus cleanliness in facilities to support the university's mission, vision, and values in higher education. This position will interact with a diverse group of individuals. The Lead Custodian works well in a team environment and understands the balance of sharing duties, taking ownership, and will take the initiative to complete tasks as needed. This position takes pride in every aspect of their work to create and maintain an excellent learning environment at Cal State University Fullerton.

A CPFM Custodian thrives in a university environment where staff are empowered for personal growth and supported in professional growth. The Lead Custodian will align to Custodial Services values - Respect, Trust, Integrity, Growth and Teamwork. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• One to two years of related custodial experience which has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and has included providing on-the-job training and leadership to others.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial work and of the safety and sanitation practices and measures required.
• Working knowledge of effective lead and supervisory practices and techniques.
• Ability to provide lead work direction, including training others on proper work methods and safety and providing feedback on work performance.
• Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.
• Ability to use computers to track work orders and order supplies and materials.
• Ability to establish, promote, and maintain cooperative work relationships with others.
• Ability to analyze situations and take appropriate action.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a large educational institution or similar environment.
• Previous experience leading custodians.

Special Working Conditions:

• Extended periods of physical activity include gripping/grasping, lifting and moving up to 50 pounds. Works with a variety of chemicals. May move in and out of buildings in a variety of weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime or work alternate shifts as assigned. Will carry a Master Key.
• All employees will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal records check.

Additional Information:

• California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
• As of January 1, 2022, the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
• Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
• If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
• Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
• California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
• Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2025