Senior Custodian, Main Campus

About the Department

At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment.

No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&HS team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Housekeeping Supervisor, Housekeeping Manager, and Operations Manager, provide housekeeping services for the Housing Residential Halls, Apartments, Conference Facilities, and surrounding areas. Operate a variety of equipment to clean and maintain apartments, public areas, restrooms, and office meeting spaces. Tasks are expected to be performed in accordance with the Department's expectations for quality customer service. Perform daily maid service and departure deep cleans during peak periods, as directed by supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and pick up trash in apartments, stairwells, and common areas, utilizing a rolling hand-cart, lifting and carrying custodial supplies and equipment weighing approximately 50 lbs for a distance of 30 feet.
• Operate floor sanding machine, shellac applicator, buffing machine, trash compactor, street sweeper, and carpet extractors.
• Lift and move furniture and appliances from departments to storage areas or trash dumpsters, often up and down stairs.
• Climb ladders, bend, stoop, or crawl as necessary to accomplish custodial duties.
• Complete work logs and understand simple oral instructions to complete work assignments.
• Work independently and complete assigned duties with minimum supervision inside and outside apartments, consistent with University policy.
• Work flexibly, often rotating assignments inside departments and outside in common areas.
• Arrive to work reliably and on time.
• Work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team player, initiating and maintaining cooperative relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, customers/clients, and members of the public.
• Drive a custodial van, maintenance pick-up truck, or electric cart to travel to other off/on-campus locations on a regular basis (if applicable).

Requirements

• 0-1 year previous custodial experience (Preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions (Required).
• Skills in using English words and phrases to complete work logs and understand simple oral instructions (Required).
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License (Preferred).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Preferred).

Special Conditions for Employment

• Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

Benefits

Starting Day One! UCLA provides a comprehensive benefits and retirement package. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Pay

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Schedule

Hours vary based on operational needs. This position is union/policy covered (SX-Service).