Custodial Associate

Job ID: 85842 Location: Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA Employment Type: Full Time Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm (Day, Evening, Weekend) Benefits 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 Job Summary Under direct supervision, the incumbent performs cleaning duties in offices, working stations, classrooms, computer laboratories, conference rooms, and other designated common areas on the UCSC Silicon Valley Campus. Responsibilities include cleaning, recycling, mix paper, compostable, and general maintenance duties in restrooms, shower rooms, breakrooms, lounges, hallways, and other public areas of the campus building, individually or as part of a team, in performing custodial functions. Work Location UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054 Job Duties 75% – General Daily Cleaning: 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. 15% – Periodic Cleaning: 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. 10% – Building Security, Safety Practices and Other: Lock and unlock buildings according to written instructions. Carry out emergency procedures (communicating with Fire and Police personnel) in the event of an emergency, and evacuate from buildings in the event of a fire or another disaster. Safe handling of chemicals and safe use of chemicals and supplies. Properly dilute and use cleaning compounds according to the directions indicated on labels. Read and understand chemical safety information and warning signs. Participate in staff safety training as determined by the unit. All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Schedule Information Full-time, Fixed; 100% of Time; 40 Hours per Week; Days of the Week: Tuesday – Saturday; Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend. Appointment Information Salary: $25.02 – $27.09 per hour (budgeted). Benefits Level: Full benefits. Employee Classification: Career appointment. Union Representation: SX Union. Travel: Never or Rarely. Required Qualifications Knowledge of, and ability to properly operate and safely use custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber and polisher. Knowledge of procedures related to building safety and use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with fellow staff and a diverse campus population. Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a corporate atmosphere. Ability to work without close supervision; follow through and carry out assignments. Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities and interruptions. Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions; read manuals in English. Skilled in prioritizing workload to meet daily schedule; accommodate changing priorities. Preferred Qualifications High School Degree or equivalent. Special Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background check and employment misconduct disclosure process. Ability to operate custodial equipment and use cleaning chemical compounds. Will work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with potential odors, noise, dust, and allergens. Must perform manual work including moving light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation. Will work all scheduled hours on-site and occasional evenings and weekends as directed. Must comply with University vaccination policy. EEO/AA Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Santa Cruz