Summer Custodian (Temporary)

Primary Purpose: The Summer Custodian is responsible for general janitorial and custodial duties of Resident Halls for students. This is a temporary position starting May 12, 2025, and ending August 18, 2025.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities in accordance with established university health standards.
• Cleans all surfaces in offices, classrooms, common spaces, restrooms, laboratories, meeting rooms, and other spaces in university facilities.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles in university facilities. Transports contents to designated disposal sites.
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, buffs, and applies special finishes to floors.
• Vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets and walk-off mats.
• Washes the interior and exterior of windows and glass surfaces as required.
• Identifies maintenance or repair needs and reports condition to the supervisor.
• Determines cleaning supplies required for assigned work areas and orders materials through supervisor.
• Sweeps and cleans walkways around assigned buildings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by lead or manager.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of completed High School education (if currently in High School, a school work permit will be required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Knowledge of and adeptness in the use of manual tools.
• Ability to learn and adhere to university procedures involving the handling of cleaning agents or potentially hazardous materials.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to perform repetitive duties involving use of arms and hands, stooping, bending and kneeling. Physical stamina and endurance to carry out duties assigned. Manual dexterity to perform duties assigned.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work performed during standard business hours.

Hiring Range:

$16.50 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/31117