Custodial Associate

About the role

The incumbent performs cleaning duties in offices, working stations, classrooms, computer laboratories, conference rooms, and/or other designated common areas of the UCSC SILICON VALLEY CAMPUS, 3175 BOWERS AVE. SANTA CLARA, CA, 95054. Responsible for cleaning, recycling bottles and cans, mix paper, compostable, and general maintenance duties in the restrooms, shower rooms, breakrooms, lounges, hallways, and/or other public areas of the campus building, individually or as part of a team, in performing custodial functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hallways, stairway corridors, stairs, lounges, outside steps, terraces, and entrances; sweep, mop, scrub, dust, clean, and/or vacuum carpets, window sills, and wash glass and trim on entrance doors.
• Clean and disinfect restroom and shower room daily; fixtures, air vents, shower curtains, drains and unstop minor drain stoppages.
• Replenish restroom supplies, and dispose of trash utilizing a variety of cleaning solutions and supplies.
• Empty waste, recycling, mixed paper, and compost receptacles.
• Keep custodial supply closets in a clean and stocked condition.
• Report items that need repair.
• Rearrange or move furniture as needed to complete custodial duties, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
• May be required to work as a team member in other areas to meet operational needs.
• Clean woodwork, light fixtures, venetian blinds, radiators, grills, ducts, walls, blackboards, washing machines, dryers and other types of equipment.
• Wax and/or polish furniture.
• Spot clean carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies and other designated materials.
• May interact with campus staff/visitors regarding assigned duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, and ability to properly operate and safely use custodial equipment, including but not limited to a vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber and polisher.
• Knowledge of procedures related to building safety.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Interpersonal and communications skills to interact effectively with fellow staff and a diverse campus population.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization directly or indirectly involved with task and work assignments.
• Ability to be part of a team and foster teamwork by maintaining a corporate atmosphere and effective working relationships with a diverse population from various cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to provide pleasant, efficient service to the campus.
• Ability to commit to high ethical standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions and read manuals that are written in English.
• Skilled in prioritizing workload to meet daily schedule.
• Ability to accommodate changing priorities and complete tasks despite intermittent interruptions.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.

Skills

• Knowledge of custodial equipment and chemicals.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley include: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans, UC Retirement Plans, Life Insurance / Legal Insurance / Discounted Pet Insurance, 14 Paid Holidays Plus Accrued Vacation & Sick Leave, Employee Discount Programs, and much more...

Pay

Budgeted Salary: $25.02 - $27.09/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time, FixedPercentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week. Days of the Week: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm. Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend.

Contact Information

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