Senior Custodian

Job Duties Daily Custodial Duties (40%) Sweeps, mops, scrubs, dusts, cleans, and vacuums floor surfaces in hallways, corridors, stairs, lounges, outside steps, terraces, window sills, and other designated areas using a variety of cleaning solutions and supplies. Cleans and disinfects restrooms and shower room fixtures, air vents, shower curtains, and drains. Empties wastebaskets and other receptacles. Washes glass and trim on entrance doors. Receives and stocks custodial supplies. Reports items that need repair. Rearranges or moves furniture, supplies, and equipment, as directed. Collects recycling from inside buildings and discards it at a designated location. Drives a University vehicle to transport cleaning materials and tools between campus work areas. Periodic Custodial Duties (25%) Cleans woodwork, light fixtures, Venetian blinds, radiators, grills, ducts, walls, blackboards, washing machines, dryers, and other types of equipment. Waxes and polishes furniture. Operates floor buffers, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, waxers, and floor scrubbing and polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing, and other related cleaning operations. Spot‑cleans carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies, and other designated materials. Makes beds and changes linens and towels. Washes interior windows and exterior windows where accessible without a ladder. Uses cleaning compounds according to directions indicated on labels. Reads and follows chemical safety information and warning signs. Acts as a work leader for a small group of custodians. Interacts with campus staff and visitors regarding assigned duties as needed. Building Security Duties (10%) Locks and unlocks buildings according to written instructions. Performs emergency procedures (communicating with fire and police personnel as necessary) and evacuates buildings in the event of a fire or other disaster. Appointment Information Budgeted Salary: $25.02/hour Positions Available: 2 Benefits Level Eligibility: Mid‑Level benefits Schedule Information Full‑time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon‑Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Limited appointment Job End Date: 5 months from date of hire, with possibility of extension Union Representation: SX Union Job Code Classification: 005116 (CUSTODIAN SR) Travel: Up to 25% of the time Required Qualifications Experience in the use of custodial equipment and tools, including vacuum cleaners, powered floor polishers, industrial carpet cleaners, mops, carts, buckets, and personal protective equipment. Knowledge of the proper and safe use of custodial equipment, chemicals, and tools. Ability to effectively communicate and follow oral and written instructions, read manuals, signs, and labels. Ability to work without close supervision. Skill in prioritizing workload to meet daily schedule. Ability to accommodate changing priorities and complete tasks despite intermittent interruptions. Ability to carry and operate technology, including tablets and cell phones, and to properly use programs and applications. Knowledge of procedures related to building safety. Ability to safeguard keys issued for assigned areas. Ability to incorporate sustainability concepts into daily work. 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 possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program. 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. Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training. The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program. Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr