Custodial Associate

Custodian Sr.

Our campus is located in Santa Clara, CA, the Heart of Silicon Valley. Benefits to working at UC Santa Cruz SILICON VALLEY include 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. Location: UCSC SILICON VALLEY CAMPUS, 3175 BOWERS AVE. SANTA CLARA, CA, 95054 NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

This position is a part of the Building Operations team located at 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA. The Building Operations Team supports the Silicon Valley Campus which houses UCSC Extension, UCSC Baskin Engineering School, UC Scout, and Smarter Balanced. Under the supervision of the Building Operations Manager, the incumbent performs cleaning duties in offices, working stations, classrooms, computer laboratories, conference rooms, and/or other designated common areas. Also responsible for recycling bottles and cans, mix paper, compostable, and general maintenance duties in the restrooms, shower rooms, breakrooms, lounges, hallways and/or other public areas of the campus building.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $25.02 - $27.09/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Tuesday - Saturday, 12:00pm - 8:30pm Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: Silicon Valley (Santa Clara, CA) Union Representation: SX Union Job Code Classification: 005116 (CUSTODIAN SR) Travel: Never or Rarely

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of, and ability to properly operate and safely use custodial equipment, including but not limited to a vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber and polisher. Knowledge of procedures related to building safety. Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools, etc. Interpersonal and communications skills to interact effectively with fellow staff and a diverse campus population. Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the organization directly or indirectly involved with task and work assignments. Ability to work without close supervision. Ability to follow through and carry out assignments. Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities and interruptions. Ability to provide pleasant, efficient service to the campus. Ability to commit to high ethical standards. Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions and read manuals that are written in English. Skilled in prioritizing workload to meet daily schedule. Ability to accommodate changing priorities and complete tasks despite intermittent interruptions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Degree or equivalent.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process. Must have the ability to: operate a vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher; use cleaning chemical compounds; perform essential custodial duties including dumping bags into dumpster or moving equipment and materials with or without accommodations. Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens. Ability to successfully work with and around a variety of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides. Ability to conduct outdoor site visits, including use of required personal protective equipment, as required to conduct investigations, inspections, or view work in place. Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation. The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed. Ability to occasionally work overtime with little or no advance notice. Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training. Ability to work safely in areas where hazardous materials are present or stored. Ability to wear proper safety attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and personal protective equipment common in a laboratory setting. Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds. Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting. Ability to perform manual work including dumping large bags of trash into dumpsters, transporting supplies, furniture, and equipment (vacuum cleaners, mop buckets, cases of custodial supplies). Ability to maintain acceptable work habits, punctuality, and regularity of attendance; ability to arrive at and leave work on time, observe break and lunch periods.

The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.

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. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. EEO/AA 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.