"Sr. Custodian"

Sr. Custodian

Job ID:

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Schedule: Various

Category: Campus Facilities and Support Services

Salary: $43,952 - $60,322

Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)

Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const

Department: Adam Schnirel

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:

Under the direction of the Facilities Services Custodial Supervisor, the Sr. Custodian performs a variety of custodial/housekeeping tasks to care, maintain, disinfect, sanitize, and preserve campus facilities. The Sr. Custodian is responsible for the upkeep of their assigned building(s) to ensure a safe and clean environment for staff and students to enjoy. The Sr. Custodian may work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas in a fast paced environment with project deadlines and close turnarounds while maintaining a positive attitude. The Sr. Custodian uses their own initiative and proactively addresses daily tasks to maintain a clean environment. Sr. Custodians communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students to ensure a good relationship with campus customers.

Please Note: This job posting is for multiple openings on various shifts including day, swing, and graveyard shifts.

The full salary range for the Sr. Custodian position is $21.05 - $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.***

Requirements:

Educational Requirements
- High School Diploma - Required
- Preferred

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 including, but not limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums, carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc. - Required
- Experience in safe use of cleaning chemicals, their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods. - Required
- Experience in proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces including, but not limited to resilient tile floors, carpeted floors and terrazzo floors. - Required
- Prior experience and ability to prioritizing work orders, routine work, emergency requests, combined with the knowledge to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner. - Preferred
- Experience working with a diverse student, staff, faculty and visitor population and ability to provide exemplary customer service. - Preferred

License Requirements
- Valid Driver License - Required

Special Conditions
- Overtime - Required
- Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. - Required
- Public Driving Record - Required
- Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date. - Required
- Must wear University issued ID badge and uniform. - Required
- Depending on assigned work area, may require specific training, testing, and/or recurring background checks. - Required
- Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) - Required

Minimum Requirements
- Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency overtime.
- Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload.
- Ability to read write and communicate effectively in the English language with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge, skill and ability to apply and practice proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces including, but not limited to resilient tile floors, carpeted floors, and terrazzo floors.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays; early mornings, mornings, evening or graveyard shifts), as needed to accommodate campus event schedules.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to safely use of cleaning chemicals and understand their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods.
- Knowledge, skill and ability to safely use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to custodial services including, but not limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums, carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc.
- Ability to perform heavy/physically demanding tasks which require: pushing, pulling, walking, standing, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, stretching, reaching above shoulder level and lifting up to 75 pounds. Ability to safely remove and replace heavy linen carts, refuse/recycling dumpsters from a loading dock routinely using a manual or mechanical cart/equipment.
- Ability to work indoors or outdoors with variable temperatures and conditions including: dust, smog, rain or temperatures ranging from high heat with humidity to cold conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of UCR/UC policies, procedures and systems.
- Knowledge and skill to use MS Office programs and email.
- Basic knowledge in safe and proper procedures when hazardous materials are suspected; knowledge of safe and proper methods to clean up and dispose of biohazards and chemicals such as: rodent droppings, vomit, blood, raw sewage or chemicals.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB-198 Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Knowledge and ability to use desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices.
- Ability to read and understand the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Custodial & Housekeeping Maintenance: 50% - Performs semi-skilled and skilled routine and emergency cleaning, housekeeping and custodial duties using a wide range of equipment from small hand tools to large riding equipment. ...
• Floor Care: 20% - Responsible for overall floor maintenance of a wide variety of floor surfaces; maintains by stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, mopping, extracting and bonneting interiors and exterior floors ...
• Communication: 10% - Communicates progress of work verbally and/or in writing. ...
• Exterior Cleaning Maintenance: 5% - Maintains exterior of buildings by sweeping or blowing down sidewalks, stairs and walkways; ...
• Moving: 5% - Moves furniture, equipment and materials as required for general cleaning maintenance or set-ups. ...
• Refuse & Recycling Support: 5% - Empties, moves and hauls refuse, recycling and/or cigarette butt bins; ...
• Event Set Up & Support: 5% - Sets-up and resets special events, meetings, and conferences, as instructed by supervisors or contracts. ...

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