Principal Supervisor - Custodial Services (CUSTODIAL SUPV 2)

This position is responsible for supervising a team consisting of Lead Custodians, Senior Custodians, and Custodians. Direct, administer, and coordinate custodial operations to maintain all assigned buildings in a sanitary, attractive and orderly condition. Act as the first point of contact for campus staff on custodial matters. Responsible for ensuring that assigned work and scheduled functions are carried out in a timely, quality-conscious manner. Responsible for a variety of personnel functions including training, safety, corrective action and performance evaluations. Assist in developing supply budget, ordering, and distributing inventory. Responsible for managing equipment inventory and budget, identifying new equipment opportunities, equipment maintenance, and replacement. Perform security and building inspections for assigned supervisory complex. Supervise production, quality control and conduct time/motion studies.

Apply By Date March 11, 2025 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training 
• Five years’ experience in leadership and supervision of a custodial services or related department. 
• Supervisory experience and skills to recruit, train, assign work, set expectations, evaluate performance, and provide recognition or corrective action, up to and including release as required. 
• Experience in motivating employees, fostering teamwork and maintaining high morale in the workplace while remaining sensitive to others.
• Experience with and knowledge of custodial equipment, cleaning techniques, preventive maintenance and staffing workloads. Sufficient knowledge of building/interior finish and materials allowing for an understanding of cleaning and maintenance requirements. 
• Experience using a wide variety of computer programs, including word-processing, spreadsheets and database management, project management, e-mail and calendaring. 
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with and provide customer service to a diverse population; communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Skill to write succinctly; provide clear and understandable reports and instructions and develop processes for task assignment and completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational skills to ensure adequate staffing and project scheduling to achieve timely progress on multiple, simultaneous projects, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity. 
• Skills to prioritize tasks. Knowledge and skill to utilize multiple computer software programs and applications. 
• Develop processes for task assignment and completion. 
• Skills to motivate employees. Knowledge of inventory control practices. 
• Knowledge to establish safety procedures in the use and handling of hazardous materials and toxic waste. 
• Skills to interpret technical, safety and MSDS documentation as it relates to the use of chemicals, equipment and tools. 
• Skills to develop, implement, and conduct technical training and safety programs. 
• Knowledge of approved safety devices and practices. 
• Skills to review and interpret technical data related to trade, personnel forms, contract items, policies, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Operations
• 50% - Leadership

Department Overview

The Custodial Services department services over 14 million square feet of space on the UC Davis University campus, and outlying locations. The department prepares laboratories, classrooms, and indoor common spaces for the rigors of research and teaching at the highest level. The department's goal is to provide quality, consistent services that are responsive to customers' diverse needs. 
This position oversees custodial services in Aggie Square, including the Anova housing site. Situated on 11 acres in Sacramento near the UC Davis Medical Center, Aggie Square is an innovation district featuring more than 1.2 million square feet of public and private space for research and academic pursuits; support for startups launching new businesses; continuing education and job training; and community uses. 

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $62,000/yr. - $109,000/yr. - This position is subject to a departmental maximum budgeted salary of $80,000/yr.; commensurate with knowledge and experience.
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 20
• UC Job Title: CUSTODIAL SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 005188
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday -Friday, 8am-5pm
• Location: Sacramento, CA.
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs 
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family 
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave 
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement 
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth 
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources 
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services 
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles 
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here  
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff 

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours 

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. 
This position is subject to medical surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Participate in the DMV Pull Notice System. Work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present, including cleaning in close proximity to lab waste, animal and plant waste matter, radioactive waste, blood spillage, chemical smells, clean fecal matter from floors in rooms and public areas and to clean in close proximity to human cadavers or animal corpses. This is an exempt position. The work week for full-time exempt employees is normally considered to be 40 hours; however, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position than on working a specified number of hours. Exempt employees do not receive overtime compensation or compensatory time off or additional compensation beyond the established salary for the position. Work a non-standard work schedule that may include nights, weekends, or alternative schedules such as 80 hours in 8 or 9 shifts instead of 10. This position supports critical campus functions operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. To assure adequate support of these functions the employee may be required to participate in a rapid response program to facilitate timely return of staff to the campus as required to meet critical needs. This rapid response program may include requirements for the employee to inform the University how they can be reached during non-working hours, to carry University provided radios, cell phones, pagers or other telecommunications equipment which would facilitate communication between the campus and employee during non-work hours, or to accept rotating on-call responsibility which could periodically restrict the off-campus movements of the employee. Vacation usage by the employee is restricted during peak workload periods as required to meet the needs of the campus.

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis 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  
Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don’t meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere 
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks

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