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Departmental Overview

In the Division of Student Affairs and under the Residential Student Services Programs portfolio, Berkeley Dining is a self-operated dining program focused on culinary excellence, social responsibility and supporting the living/learning environment of our customers.

Position Summary

The Senior Custodian maintains the overall appearance, sanitation and safety of dining operations.

Responsibilities

General Cleaning

• Appropriately disposes trash, compost, recyclables and other garbage from all dining service areas.
• Sweeps, strips, mops, buffs, waxes and vacuums floors.
• Operates and maintains pot washing machine, floor scrubber, buffer, water vacuum, vacuum cleaner, steam jacketed kettles, dish machine, portable steam cleaner, mops and brooms.

Customer Service

• Maintains service and dining areas during meal periods.
• Establishes and maintains positive relations with our customers.

Required Qualifications

• Experience maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in a high volume kitchen/dining area.
• Custodial cleaning operation experience, including experience in use of custodial equipment such as buffers and floor machines, power washers, blowers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs.