Sr. Custodian (On-site)

About the role

The Sr. Custodian performs a wide variety of cleaning tasks and are responsible for minor maintenance and storage of equipment. They assist with emergency clean-up projects, maintain closet inventory of equipment and supplies, and maintain work assignments at campus standards. The Sr. Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness and security of assigned areas.

Responsibilities

• Interior General: Cleans all assigned areas for use by residents, students, staff, guests, public, and faculty. Conducts laundry services for summer conference groups. Performs other janitorial duties as assigned.
• Furniture Care: Cleans all furniture as directed, lifts furniture to access areas to clean, rearranges, and sets up furniture for summer conference guests and conference events.
• Restroom Care: Cleans all assigned areas of public and private restrooms as directed. Replenishes products designed for restroom use. Clears minor drain stoppages.
• Equipment Care: Cleans and maintains all machinery designed for cleaning purposes in all different areas.
• Waste Management: Removes and transports all trash (recycle, landfill, cardboard, and compost) from assigned areas to the proper location for disposal. Replaces all receptacles with new liners as directed in all areas that generate trash. Clears trash chute blockages located within buildings.
• Exterior Building: Cleans all assigned exterior areas of buildings as directed. Operates a variety of machinery for all assigned exterior areas. Requires pest elimination as needed.
• Waste Management: Removes and transports all trash (recycle, landfill, cardboard, and compost) from assigned exterior areas to the proper location for disposal. Replenishes supplies and maintains storeroom pars. Performs on-the-spot cleaning inspections, correcting discrepancies immediately.
• Response Time: Must respond to calls from Customer Service Centers, Police Department, other staff, and Supervisors promptly, especially during an unforeseen crisis. Will respond to routine and emergency work requests from supervisors, other staff, maintenance staff, and faculty.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or equivalent certification/experience/training.
• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must obtain scissor lift operating certification, boom lift operating certification and fork lift certifications within six months of hire.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to multitask and handle more than one project at a time.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in solving problems.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and other staff.
• Knowledge of correct chemical use and mixture.
• Knowledge of general custodial duties.
• Has experience with operating vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers and carpet steam extractors.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to determine when repairs are necessary.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Skill to work both autonomously and in a team environment.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University of California visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/