Come join the fun and make a difference with Discovery Cube! For over 25 years, we've been inspiring kids and educators alike with our hands-on science education initiatives and interactive exhibits. Our four core initiatives - STEM proficiency, early childhood education, healthy living, and environmental stewardship - are future-forward in promoting life-long-learning. Plus, with our immersive campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles, as well as our educational outreach programs, there are endless opportunities for learning exploration. As a prominent advocate for modern science education, we believe in empowering our learners with real-world applications and spotlighting science as a solution and force for good. Don't miss out on the excitement and join our important mission today!
Position:
The Custodial Manager is responsible for maintaining the daily cleanliness and safety of the facility, and provides support in maintaining the proper function of our facility and exhibits. They will also perform other duties such as hiring, training, and supervision of the custodial team. The Custodial Manager will report to the Sr. Director of Operations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures Discovery Cube facility is maintained to a high appearance level to provide a clean, attractive, safe, comfortable and efficient working environment for guests and staff members
- Manage custodial team and ensures work is performed and completed to the established Discovery Cube standards
- Oversee custodial operations across all assigned shifts, including the graveyard/overnight team, to ensure consistent cleanliness, safety, and operational standards.
- Ensures all custodial supplies, materials and equipment are in stock and are used appropriately; exercises budget control
- Responsible for maintenance of custodial /facility equipment
- Develops and conducts orientation training and update training on policies, procedures, maintenance and use of cleaning supplies & equipment
- Serves as a leader for custodial team while fostering teamwork, moral, motivation and open communication
- Develop and implement custodial inspection forms measuring facility cleanliness and individual performance
- Ensures all MSDS forms/information for custodial team are up-to-date and available
- Provide safe work environment for all staff members; respond to emergency situations in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure staff members are following appearance, attendance and conduct guidelines
- Such other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED; Higher Education preferred
- 3-5 years of managerial experience in custodial operations required
- Knowledge of the family entertainment industry and/or museum industry preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment, materials, and methods used in custodial maintenance of buildings and facilities
- Experience in maintaining/organizing inventories; scheduling staff; organizing and managing facility requests
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with MS Office software
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Initiative and strong work ethic
- Strong sense of urgency; ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to respond to urgent business matters outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, when operational needs require.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
What’s In It For You:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Optional supplemental insurance coverage
- 401K with up to 4% match after one year for full-time employees
- 14 Free general admission tickets per year
- 4 Bubblefest tickets plus admission
- 10% of on-site dining and shopping discount
- Employee discounts through ADP
- Accrued paid time off for full-time employees
- 10 paid company holidays
Compensation
Discovery Cube provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.