Job Description

Introduction

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Lead and inspire a team dedicated to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming facilities for the City of Richmond! Our Public Works department is looking for a

Custodial Maintenance Superviso

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to oversee and coordinate custodial staff, manage cleaning operations, and ensure City-owned facilities are well-maintained and operating efficiently. If you have experience in custodial services, staff supervision, and safety procedures, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a team and keep our buildings running smoothly. The Custodial Maintenance Supervisor plans, assigns, supervises, and inspects the work of a shift of utility workers involved in the cleaning, maintenance, and general housekeeping operations in City-owned, maintained, or occupied buildings.

Annual Salary for this classification is as

high as $100,980.2

4

at the top of the range

. Additionally, City-paid benefits includemedical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more!

Position Description and Duties

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The Custodial Maintenance Supervisor plans and manages all utility staff and activities. In addition to assigning work in the most effective manner, incumbents inspect work during a shift to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of work performed. Incumbents also provide input into the use and procurement of equipment and supplies.

The ideal candidate

will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, a thorough understanding of cleaning procedures and equipment, experience managing a team, a focus on safety protocols, and the ability to maintain quality standards while adhering to budget constraints, with prior custodial experience and demonstrated problem-solving skills

The City of Richmond is the City of Pride and Purpose, and we value these traits in our employees!

The following list is intended to be illustrative in nature and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the job classification.

Plans, schedules, supervises, and assigns the work of custodial crews. Trains or provides for the training of staff in work procedures, and facilitates safety meetings. Recommends selection of staff, evaluates work, and administers discipline as required. Troubleshoots problems, resolves employee or public complaints, and provides technical assistance to staff as required. Inspects cleaning equipment, and ensures that it is properly maintained. Reports the need for replacement or repair. Compiles and computes cost analysis and comparison of labor, material, and equipment. Provides budget recommendations. Ensures that staff follow safe working procedures, including using the proper safety equipment. Reports the need for maintenance or repair of facilities to the appropriate supervisor. Corrects or reports any fire or safety hazards, and places barriers in public areas. Supervises special clean-up. Sets up of facilities for special meetings or projects occurring before, during, and after assigned shift. Requisitions or purchases required material, equipment, and supplies. Suggests alternative materials, and evaluates the effectiveness of new materials and equipment. Reports unauthorized persons and other security problems, and is responsible for facility security on assigned shift. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records of work performed, employee timesheets, work orders, and other documentation. Performs related work as required.

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Minimum Qualifications

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Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in custodial or janitorial experience, two (2) years of which include lead or supervisory experience Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

California driver's license is an ongoing requirement

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

It is the City's policy that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including the booster. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.

REQUIRED KSA FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Modern office practices and equipment, including applicable software Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline Proper cleaning methods, and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment Procedures for the preparation and use of cleaning materials Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work Safety practices and equipment related to the work Shop mathematics Recordkeeping practices Basic budgetary principles and practices

Skill in:

Organization and time management The safe use of hand tools and power equipment

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships Maintain accurate records of work performed Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities

Additional Information

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To Apply:

Interested individuals must

apply online

by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.

Qualifying Phase:

All completed applications will be evaluated based on job-related qualification criteria, which could include desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department(s). Candidates may be screened for better qualifications. A limited number of the most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase, an oral panel interview.

Oral Examination:

A limited number of better-qualified candidates will be asked to participate in an oral panel interview (weighted 100%) to assess a candidate's job-related knowledge, ability to follow instructions, and other areas as they pertain to the position. An Employment List will be established, and each candidate must have a passing score in order to be placed on the list.



Having all of the minimum qualifications guarantees neither advancement nor placement on the Employment List.

Employment Eligibility List:

A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment Eligibility List. This List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.

About the City of Richmond

The City of Richmond lies on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, five miles north of Berkeley and seven miles northeast across the Bay from downtown San Francisco. A hub of multimodal transportation, many of our residents and businesses are located in Richmond because of its central location and easy access to the Amtrak/Capitol Corridor, BART, AC Transit, the ferry, and two freeways (I-80 & I-580). Residents, visitors, and employees enjoy Richmond's numerous recreational opportunities, which include 32 miles of shoreline and over 3,000 acres of shoreline parks, more segments of the Bay Trail completed than any other city, several recreational boat harbors and yacht clubs, and thousands of acres of contiguous inland regional parks and open space. The City has substantial economic resources but is still affordable compared to other Bay Area cities. Our community is welcoming, diverse, and actively engaged.

Richmond is truly the City of Pride and Purpose!

Immigration Reform Control Act

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Disaster Service Workers

California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

EEO/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
WEBSITE: www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Analyst: R. Paiz

10/2025

This position is covered by the IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Management Bargaining Unit.