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Senior Custodian, Auxiliary Facilities Services

Position Information

UC Riverside's Auxiliary Facilities Services is recruiting for the Senior Custodian. The full salary range for the Senior Custodian is $25.00 - $28.89 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25 an hour.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions with varying schedules. Positions may include shifts scheduled across all seven days of the week and throughout the day. Specific schedules will be discussed at the time of interview.

The Sr. Custodian performs a variety of custodial tasks to care, maintain, disinfect, sanitize, and preserve campus facilities. Responsible to clean, dust, strip, wax, sweep, mop, polish, disinfect, sanitize, wash, vacuum, replenish restrooms, and remove refuse/recycling throughout campus facilities, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, offices, classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums, restrooms, lounges, hallways, residential facilities, exteriors, etc. May work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

  • High School Diploma - Required

Experience Requirements

  • Six months of experience in custodial/housekeeping operations or an equivalent combination of training and experience. - Required
  • Experience in safe use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to custodial services... - Required
  • Experience in safe use of cleaning chemicals... - Required
  • Experience in proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces... - Required
  • Prior experience and ability to prioritizing work orders... - Preferred
  • Experience working with a diverse student... - Preferred
  • Experience in hospitality settings... - Preferred

License Requirements

  • Required to hold valid driver's license... - Required

Special Conditions

  • Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check. - Required
  • Depending on assigned work area, may require specific training... - Required
  • Public Driving Record - Required
  • Shift Work... - Required
  • Must wear University issued ID badge and uniform. - Required
  • Overtime - Required

Minimum Requirements

  • Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction...
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to read write and communicate effectively in the English language...
  • Knowledge, skill and ability to safely use of a wide variety of equipment...
  • Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled and emergency overtime.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays; early mornings...).
  • Knowledge, skill and ability to safely use of cleaning chemicals...
  • Knowledge, skill and ability to apply and practice proper procedures for cleaning...

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and skill to use MS Office programs and email.
  • Knowledge and ability to use desktop computers...
  • Knowledge of UCR/UC policies...
  • Ability to read and understand the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • Basic knowledge in safe and proper procedures when hazardous materials...
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations...

Key Responsibilities

  • Custodial Maintenance: 50% - Performs semi-skilled and skilled routine and emergency cleaning...
  • Floor Care: 20% - Responsible for overall floor maintenance...
  • Communication: 10% - Communicates progress of work...
  • Moving: 5% - Moves furniture, equipment and materials...
  • Exterior Cleaning Maintenance: 5% - Maintains exterior of buildings...
  • Refuse & Recycling Support: 5% - Empties, moves and hauls refuse...
  • Event Set Up & Support: 5% - Sets up and re-sets special events...

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