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Supervisor, Custodial Services
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The hiring committee will determine if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College. If a second-level interview is required, second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Supervisor, Custodial Services
Department
Custodial Services
Primary Location
San Marcos Campus
Location Details
Palomar has multiple campus locations (San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook); training may occur at any of these locations and the work location is subject to change depending on future department needs.
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Category
CAST
Hours per week
40
Number of Months
12 month
Work Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Occasional night and weekend hours may be required due to department needs.
Grade
41
Salary/Wage
$5,904.25 (negotiable)
Salary/Wage Frequency
Monthly
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation structure, Palomar College also offers an extremely generous benefits package.
- Insurance fully paid for employees and their eligible dependents: four medical plans, dental HMO, and the vision plan (additional plans are available that require employee buy up/monthly contribution)
- Vacation, sick leave and 25 paid holidays
- $80,000 employee term life/accident insurance policy (additional buy up options available)
- Employee long-term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – Confidential free counseling, financial, legal, personal and professional development resources for all members of your household
- Additional buy up options available for other voluntary insurance benefits
- Enrollment in CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System)
The estimated maximum value of this employer-paid benefits package is approximately $31,245.84 annually.
Primary Function
Responsible for scheduling, inspecting, supervising, and evaluating the work performance of assigned custodial staff, substitutes, and student workers; coordinates and participates in the cleaning, maintenance, and special set-up of College facilities; performs division planning and budgeting activities.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible custodial experience, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
- Note: For work experience, a “year” is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months. If the position requires supervisory experience, the experience must be at a professional level (i.e., evaluation and/or discipline of staff).
AND
- Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Transcripts must be included to receive credit for education and/or to substitute education in lieu of experience (i.e. Bachelor’s degree = 4 years of experience). Click here for Guidelines for Equivalency for Classified Positions.
Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https://www.naces.org/index, or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement
Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet.
Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:
- Access – We make education possible for everyone.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.
All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising custodial operations in a college, school district, or large facility.
- Experience coordinating large-scale event setups and/or campus logistics.
Licenses and/or Certificates
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Supervision Received From: Manager, Custodial Services
Supervision Given: Assigned classified, short-term, student, and volunteer staff in Custodial Services
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs full supervisory activities in accordance with relevant District policies, procedures, and applicable employee contracts/handbooks, which includes selecting and training new employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating completed work; approving overtime/compensatory time; preparing and signing employee performance evaluations; recommending reclassifications; responding to grievances and taking appropriate disciplinary action; and performing related supervisory activities.
- Supervises and schedules the operations and activities of District custodial functions, including logistics, emergency and service calls, duty rosters, and work assignments.
- Interprets, prioritizes, and assigns work orders and plans work schedules to ensure adequate service in an efficient and effective manner.
- Plans and coordinates all custodial programs and establishes standards and procedures for work performance; interprets and translates District policies to staff and ensures compliance and adherence to applicable federal, state, and District safety regulations.
- Plans, assigns, and inspects the cleaning of rooms, offices, halls, fixtures and equipment requiring such activities as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, dusting, waxing and disinfecting.
- Assigns regular work schedules Custodial Services staff to ensure the cleanliness and safe conditions of buildings; inspects the cleanliness of classrooms, offices, gym, locker rooms, cafeteria, restrooms and showers.
- Plans, researches, and determines the best source for custodial equipment and supplies; purchases supplies on open purchase accounts; prepares requisitions and places orders for needed supplies; informs Purchasing and Warehouse personnel of proper paper and custodial supplies to order for in-stock supplies; receives, stores, and maintains stock control and delivers custodial supplies and equipment to Custodial Services personnel.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports related to custodial supplies, inventory, budget, work requests, personnel, injuries, equipment, and facilities; develops, controls, and tracks the annual department budget and applicable expenditures according to established policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains compliance with custodial safety practices; evaluates products and equipment for safety; conducts periodic safety training in the proper use and handling of disinfectants and other potentially dangerous chemicals; maintains required material safety data sheets according to regulations.
- Maintains and repairs custodial equipment and performs general and preventive maintenance duties.
- Inspects classrooms and offices for security and safety; determines and reports dangerous and unsightly conditions and needed repairs to maintenance personnel; performs minor repair to custodial equipment and facilities; locks and unlocks doors, gates, and related items.
- Confers with administration, faculty and staff to coordinate set-ups and special events both on and off campus; coordinates and participates in the moving of furniture and equipment to relocate offices and to set-up for meetings and special events; plans moves to assure minimum disruption to cleaning schedules and classroom activities.
- Responds to requests and emergency calls and provides telephone consultation during off-duty hours as necessary.
- Cleans and disposes of hazardous or infectious materials, including chemical solutions, hypodermic needles, infectious waste, and broken test tubes.
- Operates District vehicles, electric carts, forklifts, floor machines, buffers, vacuums, carpet extractors, floor dryers, and electric hoists.
- Reviews and coordinates custodial services with external contract service providers and provides related direction and guidance.
- Develops systems for the proper use and storage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
- Supervises and coordinates insect and pest control of District facilities; obtains quotes for service; coordinates and contracts with professional pest control companies.
- Ensures compliance with the District’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program by providing motivation, incentives and discipline to assigned staff; maintains a safe work environment by enforcing safe work practices, reporting and investigating accidents, maintaining necessary documentation, and requiring employees to receive mandated training.
Marginal Functions:
- Participates in/on a variety of committees, task forces, boards, meetings, and/or other related groups in order to receive and/or convey information.
- Participates in shared governance through service on planning and/or operations committees and task forces.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Supervisory principles and practices.
- District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
- Applicable codes, including penal, vehicle, welfare and institution, and health and safety codes.
- Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
- Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in modern custodial work.
- Requirements for maintaining District buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
- Carpet care and general floor maintenance principles, practices, and methodologies.
- Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in cleaning buildings and equipment.
- Principles, practices, and methodologies of equipment, material, and supplies storage.
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
- Modern cleaning chemicals and their safe use.
- Proper methods of cleaning and disposing of hazardous chemical or infectious wastes.
- Inventory maintenance principles, practices, and methodologies.
- Pest and rodent control methods.
- Recordkeeping techniques, including hazardous materials requirements.
- Budgeting principles and practices.
Skill in:
- Supervising, training, and directing the work of others.
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Maintaining sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, physical or mental disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, medical condition, nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
- Utilizing a computer and related software applications.
- Interpreting and applying applicable rules, regulations, and policies.
- Analyzing and troubleshooting difficult situations accurately and adopting effective courses of action.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Prioritizing and scheduling work.
- Maintaining current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
- Participating in the cleaning maintenance of District facilities.
- Using cleaning materials, equipment, and methods safely, efficiently, and according to predetermined standards.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of various supplies and equipment.
- Estimating and ordering required custodial supplies and equipment.
- Estimating time and material needs for major custodial projects.
- Maintaining tools and equipment in a clean and proper working condition.
- Understanding and following oral and written directions.
- Conferring with supervisory personnel regarding custodial needs, schedules, and concerns.
- Maintaining records and preparing reports.
- Controlling and identifying insect and rodent habitats.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions:Work includes indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to electrical energy, noise, dust, grease, potentially hazardous chemicals and fumes, waste and infectious materials; work with machinery and on ladders.
Physical Conditions:Essential and marginal functions may require physical fitness requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as lifting 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to below the waist, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, pulling, chemical fumes, and hazardous materials; and operating motorized equipment and District vehicles.
Terms of Employment
- The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), and TB risk assessment. Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335.
- This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year Confidential and Supervisory Team position.
- Please note, due to the working and physical conditions listed on this job posting, the person selected for hire will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, which includes a drug test. If selected, successful completion of all components of the physical is required to be eligible for employment.
- This position also carries a probationary period of six months from the date of hire.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/02/2026
Close Date
03/16/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
P1026P
Additional Application Information
The hiring committee will determine if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College. If a second-level interview is required, second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate?
- Yes
- No
- * What actions would you take to perpetuate Palomar College’s commitment to antiracism in your new role?
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- ACCCA.org
- CalJOBS
- CCC Registry
- ChronicleVitae.com (Chronicle of Higher Education)
- Colleague/Friend/Relative
- CraigsList
- DSPSjobs.com
- EdJoin
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Human Resources at Palomar College
- Indeed.com
- indian-affairs.org
- Job Fair
- MilitaryJob.com
- Other Source
- Palomar College website
- San Diego LGBT Job Board (http://www.gsdba.org/pages/Jobs)
- SDBCjobs.com
- Vista Chamber
- If other source, please specify.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Supplemental Materials
- Supplemental Materials 2
- Supplemental Materials 3
- Transcript 1
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
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