Custodial Supervisor

San Bernardino Community College District

$78K — $83K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Four years of full-time custodial experience including one year in a lead or supervisory role.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety practices and building health standards.
  • Experience with scheduling and planning custodial operations.
  • Skills in directing and training custodial staff and working with proper custodial materials and tools.
  • Basic computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

  • Select, train, and evaluate custodial staff while managing work schedules.
  • Develop and implement cleanliness and safety programs.
  • Inspect buildings for cleanliness and safety conditions, taking necessary actions.
  • Respond to complaints regarding custodial services promptly.
  • Manage inventory of custodial supplies and arrange purchases as needed.
  • Coordinate with departments for facility usage and special events setup.
  • Maintain equipment and prepare annual custodial operational budgets.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options at no cost for employees.
  • $250 monthly stipend available for waiving medical coverage.
  • Basic term life insurance coverage of $50,000 at no cost to employees.
  • Voluntary benefit plans such as disability and cancer insurance.
  • Retirement plans including CalPERS and CalSTRS with automatic enrollment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $78,614.36 - $83,402.77 Annually
Location : San Bernardino Valley College 701 S. Mt. Vernon St, San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Classified Management
Job Number:
Department: Custodial
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 330pm-12am, Friday 2pm-1030pm
HR Recruiter: Shawna Gibson
Work Days/Year: 243

Job Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under administrative direction of the Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Operations or designee, plans, organizes and supervises custodial services, performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification.
  1. Selects, trains, assigns duties, and evaluates custodians, assigns work schedules, maintains time records for custodial staff, may make arrangements for substitute employees.
  2. Develops and implements programs designed to ensure completion of work within standardized levels of cleanliness, appearance and safety.
  3. Conducts inspection of building for dangerous, unsightly, or unclean conditions, takes appropriate action as required.
  4. Receives and responds to complaints regarding level of custodial services.
  5. Determines products, materials and equipment to be used in cleaning; may interact with sales representatives; prepares purchase requisitions, maintains inventories so that adequate custodial supplies are available.
  6. Coordinates with various departments regarding the use of school facilities, and special events, coordinates furniture moves, equipment setup and other physical arrangements as required.
  7. Coordinates and manages the locking/unlocking of doors in accordance with campus building schedules.
  8. Maintains custodial equipment and vehicles in a proper and safe manner.
  9. Prepares and maintains annual custodial operational budget which may include such categories as supplies, equipment, repairs, services, and labor.
  10. May perform duties of a Custodian during relief or emergency periods.
  11. Maintains records, collects necessary data, and prepares reports such as work activity, cost reports, and manpower utilization and requirements, to advise management staff of the status of custodial operations as necessary.
  12. Assures that the rules and regulations of the district, policies and procedures of the department, and all safety regulations are known and observed by custodial staff.
  13. Prepares and submits waste diversion reports to State agencies and assists in coordinating the campus-wide waste management and recycling programs.
  14. Assists in the management of all campus waste materials.
  15. Performs other related duties as assigned.


The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
  • Industrial safety practices and building health and safety standards.
  • Methods, equipment, and supplies used in the care and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and related facilities.
  • Scheduling and planning methods for custodial operations and services.
  • Work direction and training techniques.
  • Proper materials and methods used in custodial practices and procedures.
  • Basic hand tools used in routine building maintenance.
  • Care and maintenance of custodial equipment and tools.
  • Computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, email and operational databases.
Ability to:
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the work of custodial staff.
  • Establish and maintain standards of cleanliness and safety.
  • Select and estimate quantity of supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate cooperative working relationships. Calculate basic arithmetic.
  • Operate buffers. Vacuum cleaners, and carpet extractors.


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
• Four (4) years full-time custodial experience including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Knowledge of:
• Industrial safety practices and building health and safety standards.
• Methods, equipment, and supplies used in the care and maintenance of buildings, furniture, and related facilities.
• Scheduling and planning methods for custodial operations and services.
• Work direction and training techniques.
• Proper materials and methods used in custodial practices and procedures.
• Basic hand tools used in routine building maintenance.
• Care and maintenance of custodial equipment and tools.
• Computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, email and operational databases.

Ability to:
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of custodial staff.
• Establish and maintain standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Select and estimate quantity of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate cooperative working relationships. Calculate basic arithmetic.
• Operate buffers. Vacuum cleaners, and carpet extractors.
License and Certification:
• Current and valid California driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Associate degree or supplemental coursework in Custodial Management or related field.
  2. Three (3) years' experience working in a custodial role within an educational institution such as K-12, Colleges, or Universities.
  3. Experience working in a unionized environment.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Position requires the physical ability to bend, twist, stoop, squat, and lift vertically 50 pounds in performance of daily activities. The position also requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Employment Requirements
The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements:
  • Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate.
  • Sealed official transcript(s) in envelope from institution or electronic copies emailed directly from institution (for positions with higher education requirement).
  • Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment.
  • Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).

Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's
Forecasted Recruitment Timeline (please note that delays may cause adjustments to this timeline):
FORECASTED RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

Internal HR Screening:

8/3/26-8/14/26

1st Level Interviews:

8/17/26-8/28/26

2nd Level Interviews:

8/31/26-9/11/26

Board Date:

11/12/2026

Projected Hire Date:

11/16/2026
You have medical, dental and vision plans from which to choose coverage. You may cover yourself, spouse or domestic partner and eligible children. Coverage is effective on the first of the calendar month following your date of hire.

HEALTH CARE
Medical Benefits- You may choose between seven medical plans:
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO Gold - Copay Only (offered at no cost)
  • Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Classic HMO (offered at no cost)
  • Anthem Blue Cross CA Care Premier HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO 100A
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO 90C
  • Kaiser Permanente $15 HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente $30 HMO
Dental Benefits- You may choose between two dental plans:
  • DeltaCare USA HMO (offered at no cost)
  • Delta Dental PPO.
Vision Benefits - Vision coverage is provided through EyeMed (offered at no cost)

CASH IN LIEU BENEFIT
The district offers a taxable $250 monthly stipend to a benefits eligible employee who waives medical coverage under SBCCD's group plan because that employee has other group coverage (e.g., a spouse's plan, parents' plan, or other employer's plan).

LIFE INSURANCE
Term Life and Accidental, Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - The district provides a $50,000 basic term life insurance policy and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) policy. The district pays the full cost of this coverage. Coverage is automatic and effective on the first of the month after your date of hire. Employees are also provided opportunity to enroll in optional term life and AD&D policies for themselves as well as spouse/domestic partner and children.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLANS
The district partners with American Fidelity to administer the district's voluntary benefit plans which include:
  • Disability insurance
  • Cancer insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts

PRE-TAX RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN - As a district employee, you have two voluntary retirement savings plans available to you, which allow you to invest pre-tax dollars to supplement your CalPERS Retirement Plan benefit. They are a 403(b) plan or 457(b) plan.
You may participate in one or both of the plans. Each is governed by a different section of the IRS Code resulting in different rules and provisions. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the districts third party administrators for all retirement savings plans.

RETIREMENT PLANS
CalPERS Retirement Plan - The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on members' years of service, age, and final compensation. Full-time employees in non-academic positions appointed for at least six months, or part-time employees working at least 50% and appointed for at least one year, are automatically enrolled in the CalPERS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories: Classic or PEPRA. For more information on CalPERS:

Classic Membership Retirement Formula Employee Contribution %
CalPERS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 55 7% of base bay

PEPRA Membership
CalPERS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 7% of base pay
CalSTRS Retirement Plan - The California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) is a defined benefit retirement plan that provides lifetime benefits based on a member's years of service, age and final compensation. Full-time employees appointed to academic positions are automatically enrolled in the CalSTRS retirement plan. Depending on hire and/or membership date, employees are placed in one of two membership categories.

Retirement Formula Employee Contribution %
CalSTRS member prior to 1/1/13 2% at age 60 10.25% of base bay
CalSTRS member on or after 1/1/13 2% at age 62 10.205% of base pay
01

Select the career website you used to find this employment opportunity:
  • Sbccd.edu
  • Indeed.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • EdJoin.org
  • CCCregistry.org
  • Other

02

Which option below best describes your highest level of education? (NOTE: For positions requiring college units/degree, a copy of the transcript must be included as an attachment. The transcript must be legible from an accredited institution and include your name, the institution name and confer date).
  • Some High School
  • High School or G.E.D.
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
  • None

03

Discuss any knowledge you have regarding safety protocols and regulations related to custodial operations, including OSHA guidelines.
04

Discuss your experience in leading a team of custodial staff, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
05

Did you attach the required transcripts?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Please discuss your three (3) years' experience working in a custodial role within an educational institution such as K-12, Colleges, or Universities.
07

Please discuss experience working in a unionized environment.
08

I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the District and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such inf

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