Custodial Associate

Location: UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA, 95054 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 Compensation Budgeted Salary: $25.02 - $27.09/hour (salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience). Under California law, this is the reasonable estimate of compensation for the role. Schedule Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Tuesday - Saturday Hours: 12:00pm - 8:30pm Shift Includes: Day, Evenings, Weekend Job Duties General Daily Cleaning (75%) 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. Periodic Cleaning (15%) 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. Building Security, Safety Practices and Other (10%) 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 and proper use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools, etc. Interpersonal and communications skills to interact effectively with fellow staff and a diverse campus population. Ability to be part of a team and foster teamwork by maintaining a corporate atmosphere and effective working relationships with a diverse population from various cultural backgrounds. 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; 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; 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 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 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. University of California Vaccination Policy: employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral within eight (8) weeks from date of hire. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years indicating misconduct, allegations, or ongoing proceedings as defined in UC policies. The candidate must provide full disclosure under the University of California’s Misconduct Disclosure Requirement. 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. The University of California undertakes affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr