Senior Custodian

Employment Duration: 2 months (w/ potential for extension)

The Senior Custodian is responsible for providing a clean, safe, and sanitary environment within assigned areas of the medical center. Under the direction of a Custodial Supervisor, Lead Custodian, or Facilities & Safety Manager, this role performs cleaning, floor care, waste/linen collection, supply maintenance, and other duties essential to maintaining hospital standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Collection & Disposal of Solid Waste and Soiled Linen

• Follow Infection Control Policies.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; replace liners.
• Collect and transport infectious and non-infectious waste.
• Transport soiled linen from patient care areas using appropriate equipment.
• Use tilt trucks and hand trucks for waste transport and disposal.

Floor Care

• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop, and spot mop hard floors.
• Vacuum and spot clean carpets in patient and non-patient areas.
• Strip, scrub, seal, and finish floors.
• Shampoo carpets, upholstery, and furniture.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment (polishers, scrubbers, burnishers, steam cleaners, extractors, etc.).

General Cleaning

• Clean and/or dust furniture, fixtures, equipment, and surfaces across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Sanitize restrooms, showers, tubs, sinks, mirrors, dispensers, vents, blinds, and additional fixtures.
• Use ladders or step stools as required for high-level cleaning.
• Perform patient discharge cleaning when assigned, including cleaning beds, gurneys, chart racks, and equipment.

Supplies & Equipment

• Requisition paper goods, soap, chemicals, shampoo, wax, mop heads, and floor pads.
• Follow safety guidelines when mixing cleaning solutions.
• Maintain supply closets with labeled materials.
• Refill spray bottles and dispensers as needed.

Other Duties

• Perform duties assigned by supervisor based on operational needs.
• Clean medication storage areas after completing required competency.
• Move beds and lightweight furniture as needed.
• Maintain security of assigned areas and report hazards, damage, or unauthorized presence.
• Respond to emergencies such as floods, fires, or disasters.

Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in hospital, hotel, or industrial janitorial cleaning.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written instructions.
• Ability to meet physical job demands, including standing/walking most of the day; lifting up to 50 lbs; and moving equipment.
• Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and safety standards.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and floor-care equipment.
• Ability to work any area or shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Excellent attendance, reliability, and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of custodial experience in a hospital, hotel, or industrial environment.
• Completion of basic custodial training (preferred but not required).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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