Temporary Custodian

About Us

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

This recruitment is for Temporary Custodian positions through UCI's internal temporary staffing department. This position can be based out of the UC Irvine campus or any UCI Health facility throughout Orange County and Southern Los Angeles County.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Sr. Custodial Supervisor or Assistant Custodial Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the routine cleaning of facilities. Incumbents perform unskilled or semiskilled cleaning, housekeeping, or general maintenance. These duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Daily floor care
• Dusting
• Bathroom cleaning and sanitation
• Kitchen cleaning
• Cleaning of fixtures and furniture
• Interior trash removal
• Window cleaning
• Additional tasks as necessary to ensure all facilities are maintained at a high level of cleanliness

Performs individually or as part of a team. Incumbents may experience a varying degree of contact with the public depending on the nature, location, and assigned hours of work.

Requirements

• Previous custodial, housekeeping, or related cleaning experience
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English

Benefits

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Pay

$26.69/hour

Schedule

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements: California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, Pre-Placement Health Evaluation. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.

Parking Information

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.