Job Details

Lead Custodian

Position Number: 7015515
Location: Aptos, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Custodian

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Full-time (100%)
Job Number: 2026-02103
Closing: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Aptos, CA
Department: FPPO (Facilities Planning & Plant Operations)

Please apply for this job directly on the Cabrillo College job opportunities page here.

Employment Opportunity

We need YOU! Cabrillo College is looking for staff to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience. Come join our team, valuing high-level and innovative instruction, support services, a welcoming environment, and helping to change the world one student at a time!

This full-time, 12-months per year Lead Custodian position leads and participates in the work of a custodial crew engaged in general custodial duties related to the maintenance and cleaning of District buildings and adjacent grounds; ensures buildings and facilities are secured; oversees supplies and equipment inventory for assigned facilities; assists with setups and breakdowns for events; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,400 students per term. For the 2024 Academic Year, 61% of Cabrillo students are members of minoritized populations, identifying themselves as LatinX (50%), Multi Ethnic (6%), Asian (3%), Black Non-Hispanic (1%), Filipino (<1%), American Indian/Alaskan Native (<1%) and Pacific Islander (<1%). In 2006, Cabrillo College was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting Salary Range: $4,568 to $5,288 per month; plus 5% annual increases up to step 7, maximum initial salary step placement on the classified salary schedule is step 4. Full-time (40 hours per week) assignment, 12 months per year; Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m., and Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m., with evenings and weekends as required.

Classified employees are required to join the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and as such contribute 8% of their monthly salary to CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. Position scheduled to begin as soon as possible, pending continued funding and Governing Board ratification. Salary is subject to proration based on the beginning date of assignment. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, short and long term, and vision (optional) insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement and an Employee Assistance Program. Please see the Benefitslink on the HR webpage for more information.

Work-Life Balance: This opportunity is a full-time assignment, months per year. Classified employee benefits include:

Twelve (12) days vacation leave accrued annually; rate increases up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at year ten (10)
Twelve (12) days of sick leave accrued annually, seven (7) of which can be used as Personal Necessity days annually
Nineteen (19) paid holidays annually
Five percent (5%) Longevity award annually after ten (10) years of service with increases to fifteen percent (15%) at twenty (20) years
Professional Growth educational incentive program

As a classified staff member at Cabrillo College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives.

For more information on the Custodial Department, please click here.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Provides input in selecting and training employees; provides day-to-day lead work guidance and coordination to other Classified staff; assigns, schedules, and monitors work for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with District, department, and regulatory requirements and standards; monitors workflow to ensure that deadlines are being met in an optimal manner; provides information, instruction, and training on work procedures and the use of equipment and material; conducts safety training and ensures appropriate safe work practices are being observed.
Assists in ensuring a fair, open, and inclusive work environment in accordance with the District's mission, goals and values.
Participates in the cleaning and maintenance of assigned buildings, facilities and associated grounds; trains new employees and oversees the proper use of custodial cleaning equipment, materials and supplies; ensures custodial crew performs duties safely and effectively.
Distributes materials and equipment to custodial staff; maintains inventory and orders; receives supplies and equipment; ensures equipment and supplies are maintained in good working condition and tags equipment for repair.
Coordinates the setup and breakdown of chairs, tables, bleachers, stages and equipment for events and classes; dusts and mops basketball courts; cleans theater.
Inspects job sites to determine work required and evaluates work completion; reviews work in progress or upon completion.
Ensures all assigned buildings are secure at the end of the shift; reports vandalism, suspicious activities, and maintenance needs to supervisor; responds to accidents and emergency situations.
Performs a variety of minor non-technical repairs to buildings and fixtures; oversees special projects and coordinates movement of classrooms, furniture, supplies and equipment.
Creates work orders, logs, checklists, and reports; enters employee data into computers and appropriate systems.
Meets with supervisor to review work on a regular or semi-regular basis as directed.
Completes daily activity reports as required.
Oversees the safe and legal disposal of hazardous waste, chemicals, and biological materials.

OTHER DUTIES

Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
Coordinates custodial activities with District departments and staff; responds to questions or complaints from user departments.
Operates a forklift as trained and certified.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND
Graduation from high school or a GED program and three (3) years of custodial experience OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
The operation and maintenance of a variety of hand and power custodial tools and equipment.
Proper cleaning methods.
Safe work methods and safety practices related to custodial work.
Proper mixing and diluting of cleansers, disinfectants and cleaning agents.
Quality assurance inspection methods and techniques.
Storage, delivery, inventory control and physical inventory practices, procedures, methods and techniques.
Organization and layout of campus buildings/facilities.
Regulations and applicable laws regarding the use and disposal of various hazardous materials.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
Proper English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Safety policies and work practices applicable to the work being performed.
Basic principles and practices of employee work guidance and direction.
Applicable Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills and Abilities to:

Assign and inspect the work of custodial personnel.
Determine work priorities during peak workload periods, using sound judgment in the application of policies, rules, regulations and standard operating procedures.
Complete custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision.
Operate and maintain tools/equipment used in custodial work.
Perform minor maintenance repairs.
Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain basic records accurately.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Operate a computer and use standard business software.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Uphold the District's mission, values and objectives including equity and Guided Pathways.
Support an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, respect and engagement.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program may be required.
Forklift certification must be acquired within 60 days of employment or promotion.
First Aid/CPR-AED certification must be acquired within 60 days of employment or promotion.

Additional Information

Application Process:

Complete the application with a minimum of three (3) professional references and answer all supplemental questions; provide detailed information to aid in determining the minimum qualification requirements have been met
Attach resume
Attach all unofficial transcripts for college coursework completed, if applicable, (copies, photos, and downloads are acceptable) displaying any degrees conferred. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency at the applicant's expense - click here for more information.

Please note: All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above.

Attention Applicants

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee. Application materials not required (including cover letters or letters of recommendation) for this position will not be reviewed. Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials. Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant. Cabrillo is unable to sponsor work visas. A position eligibility pool may be established in order to fill other full-time, part-time, or substitute assignments as needs arise.

Questions? Concerns?

Please contact HR as Departments, Divisions, and Committee Members are unable to discuss active recruitments with potential candidates.

Selection Procedure

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and can also be accessed through your application profile.

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and present their Social Security card upon hire (for payroll purposes). Cabrillo is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.

Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cabrilloedu/jobs/5247616/lead-custodian