Senior Custodian - Redding, CA, Job ID 78794

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Under supervision, the incumbent will be cleaning and housekeeping of buildings and exterior areas, including classrooms, auditoriums, administrative offices, waiting areas and restrooms using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants. Follows established infection-control practices to ensure a clean and safe environment. May oversee biohazardous waste disposal process according to established procedures and quality standards. Follows established procedures for dealing with potential hazards. Monitors inventory and inspects equipment for repair and / or replacement.

Work may include trash and recycling material removal, meeting room set-up. Involves the management, long-range planning, organization, coordination, oversight and / or performance of multiple operational activities and services for one or more buildings, including space planning, general maintenance, specialized facility systems and operations, call center triage and tracking of repair services, move planning and coordination, development of procedures, policies and communications related to infrastructure and safety.

This position is a limited term appointment that is 10% variable.

Pay Scale: $21.56/hour to $24.26/hour

Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 07/01/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• 40% Sweep and mop stairs, hallways and outside areas. Dust, clean, wax and / or polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, venetian blinds, grills, ducts, whiteboards, filing cabinets and other designated area of equipment. Empties wastebaskets and recycling containers. Mop, clean and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms, with responsibility to replenishing supplies. Wash doors, glass, mirrors, showcases, glass panels, inside windows and outside windows at ground level. Polish metal fixtures, wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• 40% Unclog minor drain stoppages. Vacuum rugs, upholstered furniture, or other designated materials. Operates floor buffers, shampoo machine, wet / dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing and / or polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing and / or other related cleaning operations. Have security responsibility for one or more assigned areas. Assist in the setting up and dismantling of special equipment at functions. Load and / or unload large trash receptacles.
• 20% Security responsibility for one or more assigned areas. Act as a work leader for small group of Custodians (usually less than 5). Make reports on building and/or equipment needs.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic calculations, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• 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.