Supervising Custodian

Supervising Custodian

Salary

$42,972.80 - $60,673.60 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-19817-01

Department

Project & Facilities Management Department

Opening Date

10/31/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION APPLY BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026.

The Project and Facilities Management Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Supervising Custodian. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of custodial staff, including assigning tasks, providing hands-on assistance, conducting inspections, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing work schedules and coordinating third-party custodial contracts
• Evaluating custodial performance and maintaining quality control
• Training and onboarding new staff
• Monitoring custodial activities to ensure compliance with department standards

There is an immediate need to fill a regular Supervising Custodian position in Facilities Management. The eligible list may also be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Custodian job description.

PROJECT AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

At San Bernardino County's Project and Facilities Management Department, we are dedicated to helping the County operate at its highest potential by creating and maintaining safe, clean, and functional environments for employees, residents, and visitors. Our team plays a vital role in supporting the County's mission by delivering exceptional construction, maintenance, and custodial services across all County-owned and operated facilities.

We take pride in providing high-quality service through careful planning, responsive operations, and a commitment to excellence. Whether managing capital improvement projects, maintaining critical infrastructure, or ensuring public buildings are clean and welcoming, our work supports the day-to-day operations of County departments and contributes to the overall health, safety, and satisfaction of the community we serve.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants selected for these positions must successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprinting and verification of employment history.

Shift Availability: Applicants may be required to work a rotating shift.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent custodial experience, including lead/supervisory responsibility for at least three (3) custodians, in environments such as schools, hospitals, office buildings, detention facilities, or large workshop settings.

NOTE: Applicants must clearly describe qualifying custodial experience on the Work Experience section of their application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in custodial operations, with a proven track record of supervising custodial teams in high-use, service-oriented environments such as hospitals, schools, office buildings, or large workshop facilities.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Priority Application Review: Applications received by Friday, November 13, 2026 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applications are encouraged to check their emails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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PLEASE READ THE STATEMENT BELOW

Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Experience: Do you possess three (3) years of experience, including supervisory responsibility for at least three (3) custodians, in environments such as schools, hospitals, office buildings, detention facilities, or large workshop settings. NOTE: Ensure that your experience is indicated in the work experience section of your application.

• Yes, I have three (3) years of experience as described above.
• No, I do not have three (3) years of experience as described above.

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Custodian Experience: Indicate below the environment in which you have progressively responsible custodial/housekeeping experience. (Check all that apply).

• Medical Facility
• Outpatient Facility
• School
• Detention Facility
• Office Building
• Large Workshop
• Hotel/Motel
• None of the above

04

Equipment: Indicate which of the following equipment you have operated (check all that apply).

• Vacuum Cleaner
• Back Pack Vacuum Cleaner
• Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner
• Burnisher
• Low Speed Floor Buffer
• Auto Scrubber
• Power Washer
• Carpet Extractor
• Forklift
• Hand Truck
• None of the above

05

Lead/Supervisory Experience: Do you possess lead or supervisory custodial experience?

• Yes
• No

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Lead/Supervisory Experience: Describe your experience supervising a custodial team of three (3) or more employees. Include the the name of your employer where this experience was obtained, the type of facility (e.g., school, hospital, office building, detention facility, or large workshop), the number of custodial staff you supervised, and the scope of your responsibilities. This experience must also be included in the Work Experience section of your application. If you do not possess this experience, indicate "N/A."

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Lead/Supervisory Tasks: Indicate which of the following tasks you have performed while leading/supervising custodian staff in an office/public service environment. (Check all that apply).

• Advise on work problems
• Assign and review work
• Approve time off
• Change work schedules
• Counsel on behavior problems
• Give input on work evaluations
• Write work evaluations
• Sign work evaluations
• Interview for hire
• Recommend for hire
• Make final hiring decisions
• Recommend disciplinary actions
• Carry out disciplinary actions
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide on how to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions to ensure you receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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Employer San Bernardino County

Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs