"Senior Custodian, Dining Services"

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for a 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.

Work in all phases of routine/emergency cleaning and general maintenance of all UCR Dining and Hospitality Services, including Dining and Child Development facilities. Scope of work will include, but is not limited to, cleaning windows, mirrors, floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, carpets, appliances, drinking fountains and all related fixtures. Areas cleaned include kitchen areas, dining rooms, offices, resident rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and showers. Cleaning lounges and apartments including stoves, ovens and refrigerators. Cleaning and sanitizing food production areas, kitchen equipment, counters, exhaust filters and hoods. Preparation of rooms for summer conference groups and special events by cleaning rooms, moving furniture, making up beds with linens and towel exchanges. Performing 'set-up' duties and restoring area per contracts for catered, conference groups and special events. Cleaning and sanitizing Child Development Center to state mandated standards. All accomplished by sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, buffing using various equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, remove graffiti and maintain the appearance/cleanliness of buildings. Move furniture, fixtures and equipment for proper cleaning. Clean-up biohazards such as blood, vomit, rodent droppings, dead animals and raw sewage. Move/empty trash containers/recycling containers and dumpsters. Clean-up construction debris from new construction and major refurbishment/remodeling projects. Maintain exteriors by sweeping and/or 'blowing down' sidewalks, stairs, or cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Assist with pool maintenance, cleaning and adding water/chemicals as needed.

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.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Experience Requirements

• 6 months experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required
• Proven experience to safely use cleaners, solvents, and chemicals common to custodial work and the ability to clean areas on ceilings, walls, and floors requiring constant turning, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and crouching. Required
• Demonstrated experience performing custodial work in dining and kitchen facilities in compliance with health codes and procedures and knowledge of and experience in the prevention of food contamination in kitchen and dining facilities. Preferred

License Requirements

• 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. Required

Special Conditions

• Overtime Required
• Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required
• Must wear University issued shirt and name tag. Required
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check. Required
• Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. Required

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of the safe and proper clean-up of bio-hazards such as rodent droppings, vomit, blood and raw sewage and working knowledge on the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets. Basic knowledge in the safe and proper procedures when asbestos, lead paint, or mold is suspected when performing any of the essential job functions and knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB 198 (Illness and Injury Prevention Program).
• Proven ability to perform physically demanding work, safely lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds to and from pickup trucks, carts, and loading docks using hand trucks, dollies or other moving devices.
• Ability to safely work on ladders up to eighteen feet high, experience in the safe use of equipment and machinery common to custodial work including, but not limited to, floor stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, high pressure washers, carpet cleaning machines (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction, etc.) squeegees and brushes.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, dusty, wet, vaporous and smelly environments that may include, but not limited to, cleaning solvents, paints, sawdust, various construction/demolition dust and debris, raw sewage, vomit, rain, high heat and humidity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in areas for prolonged periods of time with constant noise from machinery such as vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning 'steam' machines, drying, supply and exhaust fans.
• Ability to read and understand written or verbal instructions in English and reply both verbally and in writing. Prior experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and the ability to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner. Knowledge of basic computer skills including but not limited to checking emails and using Outlook calendar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to read and understand chemical safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of multi-purpose room set-ups, including but not limited to, classroom, theater and banquet style seating.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning restaurants and their proper usage and storage.
• Ability to train and direct student assistants in the performance of custodial duties.

Key Responsibilities

• GENERAL CLEANING - Work in all phases of both the routine or emergency cleaning and general maintenance of Housing Services; Dining, Residence Halls, Campus Apartments and Child Development facilities, by using various cleaning chemicals and hand tools common to the custodial/housekeeping trade. Utilize equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, buff and maintain the appearance of all Dining and food preparation areas and kitchen areas. Clean and sanitize shelves, counters, sinks, drains, basins and all kitchen equipment. Degrease hoods, vents, filters, walls, stoves and ovens. Wash all food carts, ladders and racks. Scrub and clean walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, equipment, toilets, showers, refrigerators, drinking fountains and furniture. Launder towels in the dining facilities. Clean carpets, upholstery, ceramic and vinyl tile floors and windows. Maintain exterior of buildings by sweeping or 'blowing down' sidewalks, stairs and cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs at outside eating areas. Lock and secure building each night. 60%
• SAFETY - Safely move or modify furniture including, but not limited to, beds, desks, tables, office furniture and fixtures. Moving may be accomplished by hand, moving carts or dollies. Set-up and restore special events according to contracts. The work is done to accommodate the needs of conference groups, annual residents, refurbishment projects and office staff moves. Transporting food and/or products and other related materials needed for production from one facility to another (may include the use of University vehicles). 10%
• HOUSEKEEPING - Perform needed housekeeping duties for summer conference groups that includes, but is not limited to, cleaning rooms, changing bedding linens, exchanging towels and other amenities. 5%
• OTHER - Physically work in all phases of housekeeping/custodial positions, as needed, to provide relief in areas where co-workers are out on sick/personal leave or vacations. 5%
• PEST CONTROL - Assist with the routine and emergency control of varmints and insects. Accomplished by using various safety approved sprays and powders for the routine insect control of all buildings. Work can include the cleaning and disposal of both animal droppings and dead animals. Thus establishing and maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary environment for residents and staff. 5%
• COMMUNICATION - Communicate with supervisor, residents and staff, all necessary work related information verbally and in writing. Respond to daily work orders to perform necessary emergency cleaning, moving or furniture adjustments. 5%
• TRASH REMOVAL - Daily moving of trash dumpsters from interior to building exteriors for pick-up by waste management vehicles. Moving empty dumpsters back into buildings. Hand pushing, truck pick-up with dumpster lift gate capabilities, or moving with connecting train type system may be used to accomplish moving. Assist with emergency trash clean-up, cardboard box break down and disposing of waste materials into recycling dumpsters. Empty and clean, as needed all types of building recycling and trash containers. 5%
• LARGE DEBRIS REMOVAL - Work with Maintenance Operations to accomplish major refurbishment projects by cleaning construction debris, moving furniture and large carpet rolls and performing final construction clean-up as directed by supervisor. 5%

Injury Illness Prevention Program Guidelines:

• Work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. Comply with applicable policies and procedures and regulations, using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Must be able to exert well-paced mobility of up to four hours in length and stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces.
• Must be able to move 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally following proper safety guidelines.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, pull, reach, and crouch for extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes, continuous noise, and physical risks found in food service environments.

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