Sr. Superintendent of Custodial Services
Facilities Management
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 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 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
Will be required to vary hours, shifts, and days of week worked to meet departmental needs.
Must maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 3:00PM
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 1/17/2025
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #75083
