Sr Custodian (Night Shift) - 139710

Payroll Title: CUSTODIAN SR | Department: VCSA CAMPUS RECREATION | Union: SX Contract | Openings: 2

About the Department

Recreation is an integral part of UC San Diego, striving to achieve the same standards of excellence that exists within the university’s academic programs. Recreation programs serve more students than any other co-curricular program at UC San Diego and, based on annual surveys, are a key component of student satisfaction with their overall UCSD experience. Providing a broad scope of high-quality, dynamic recreational experiences that benefit students, staff, faculty, and the University community, Recreation supports a culture of Wellness at UCSD. Major programs include Intramural Sports; Sports Clubs; Recreation Instructional Classes and camps; Special Events; and Outdoor Education.

Recreation manages all indoor and outdoor sports facilities on the UC San Diego campus, including RIMAC, Main Gym, Canyonview Aquatic Center, Spanos, and all multi-purpose playing fields. Working in close conjunction with Intercollegiate Athletics, student and staff organizations, and the community, Recreation provides maintenance, scheduling, retail, and support services for special events that improve the quality of life on campus. Recreation has an annual operating budget of $17.5 million from various fund sources and employs 74 full-time staff and over 800 students.

About the Role

Perform semi-skilled and skilled cleaning and general maintenance duties within Recreation facilities, including but not limited to RIMAC Arena, RIMAC Annex, Outback Adventures, Canyonview Aquatic Center, Spanos, Main Gym, and outdoor fields and stadiums. This is a multi-hire, career appointment at 100% time.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, finish, dust, vacuum, clean, polish, and refinish floors; clean windows.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, shower, and/or locker rooms.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets, ashtrays, and other waste receptacles; power wash and perform other duties related to maintaining cleanliness inside and outside Recreation facilities.
• Operate equipment including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, buffers, high-pressure washers, carpet cleaning machines (shampoo, extract, pile lift), wet/dry vacuums, extractors, floor scrubbing, and/or polishing machines.
• Perform physical set-up of furniture and equipment (tables, chairs, staging, floor tiles) according to diagrams and instructions; inspect equipment for quality and safety.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift.
• Work with building occupants to answer questions regarding custodial or special set-up services.
• Collaborate with campus customers and custodial team members to accomplish work with a high level of quality and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong customer and team relations through a professional and helpful approach in handling customers’ needs and problems.
• Implement proper and safe chemical use and mixture; use and test environmentally safe and sustainable cleaning methods and green products.
• Provide input and make suggestions to improve work methods and products.
• Perform disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning methods required for public restrooms and/or locker rooms.
• Adjust to changing operational priorities, including special projects and different area assignments as necessary.
• Operate vehicles (cart and pickup trucks) safely.
• Check email, enter time and material data, and complete training and electronic records using basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating, storing, and maintaining equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, buffers, high-pressure washers, carpet cleaning machines (shampoo, extract, pile lift), wet/dry vacuums, extractors, floor scrubbing/polishing machines, scissor lifts, and electrostatic sprayers.
• Ability to read and interpret written information and instructions, including daily operations reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to fill out checklists, log books, forms, and communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work with a diverse group of co-workers, students, staff, faculty, and customers.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, move, push, and pull a minimum load of 50 lbs.
• Valid California Driver’s License and ability to safely operate vehicles (cart and pickup trucks).
• Experience with disinfection, sanitation, and cleaning methods for public restrooms and/or locker rooms.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing operational priorities and assignment of special projects or different areas.
• Customer service experience in cleaning, housekeeping, and/or general building maintenance.

Special Conditions

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record in accordance with local policies/procedures.
• Job offer contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am.
• Must be available to work occasional overtime with little or no advance notice.
• Must work onsite and be able to work in all areas of campus.
• This position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must comply with requirements set forth in University of California policy.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $21.05 - $26.19. Annual full pay range: $55,729 - $69,280 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly equivalent: $26.69 - $33.18. Factors determining compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and business/organizational needs.

Schedule

Nights, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am, Monday – Friday.