General Information
Working Title: Sr. Custodian
Personnel Program Code: Professional & Support Staff
Department: Environmental & Resource Svcs
Department Head: Aaron Uresti
Supervisor: Sandra Martinez
FLSA: Non Exempt
HEERA Code: All others, Not Confidential
Grade: Not Specified
Position(s) Directly Supervised (if applicable)
Job CodeJob TitleFTE
Level of Supervision Received
Supervision - The incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.
Position Custom Scope
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.

Key Responsibilities

 
Description% Time
Custodial & Housekeeping Maintenance: 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. Utilizes knowledge of cleaning chemicals and tools to safely perform cleaning tasks including but not limited to extraction, wax, polish, strip, clean, buff, sanitize, disinfect, dust, wash, vacuum, etc. Scrubs, cleans, disinfects and sanitizes walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, equipment, toilets, showers, refrigerators, drinking fountains, counters, handrails, furniture, glass, etc. Performs emergency clean up tasks including, but not limited to cleaning during flooding or water damage, chemicals, sewage, bodily fluids or broken glass. Understands and utilizes safety procedures and protocols to clean biohazardous materials and chemicals; reports biohazards or chemical spills immediately. Restocks and replenishes custodial closets and restroom areas with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and all other types of custodial supplies. Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and custodial closets; notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment and tags equipment requiring repairs. Removes graffiti, unauthorized posters, or tape from walls, windows or surfaces. Locks and unlocks building and rooms, as instructed; secures buildings and protects against unauthorized access/entry into buildings. Assists with the integrated pest management program (IPM) and control and eradication of insects and rodents; performs routine and emergency control of varmints and insects using various safety approved sprays and powders. Safely cleans, disposes and sanitizes areas of animal droppings or deceased animals. Collaborates with other Facilities Services to accomplish major refurbishment projects by cleaning construction debris, moving furniture or large carpet rolls and performing final cleaning. 50 %
Floor Care: 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 not limited to but including offices, lobbies, meeting rooms, study rooms, stairwells, restaurants and courtyards. 20 %
Communication: Communicates progress of work verbally and/or in writing. Responds to daily work orders and performs necessary emergency requests, as instructed. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, staff, faculty and students. Communicates and reports to a supervisor and/or staff regarding any potential issues, not limited to potential safety hazards (e.g. broken glass, damaged porches or steps, excess water, fire, etc.) liabilities or conditions/items requiring repair or replacement (e.g. burned out lights, broken restroom fixtures, maintenance issues, unlocked/unsecured doors, broken locks, malfunctioning alarm pads, etc.). Reports suspicious activity to a supervisor or UC Police. 10 %
Event Set Up & Support: Sets-up and resets special events, meetings, and conferences, as instructed by supervisors or contracts. Set-ups and resets include moving furniture, podiums, and refuse/recycling containers; cleans and sanitizes meeting rooms, conferences or event spaces. Assists with summer conference events and groups as necessary; moving and storing laundry carts, furniture, cleaning rooms, changing bed linens, exchanging towels and other amenities. Completes work to accommodate the needs of conference groups, guests, and campus customers. 5 %
Moving: Moves furniture, equipment and materials as required for general cleaning maintenance or set-ups. Receives, moves, stores or organizes, large quantities of housekeeping supplies and paper goods. Moves supplies and equipment around the campus, as necessary. Utilizes safe moving and lifting procedures to move large refuse/recycling containers, laundry carts and furniture. Moves or modifies set ups of a variety of sized and types of furniture including, but not limited to; desks, tables, chairs, sofas, office furniture, fixtures, beds, etc. Moving may be accomplished by hand, moving carts or dollies. 5 %
Exterior Cleaning Maintenance: Maintains exterior of buildings by sweeping or blowing down sidewalks, stairs and walkways; cleans using high-steam pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Ensures building entrances are maintained from free hazards and trash. Cleans map stands, outdoor equipment and furniture. 5 %
Refuse & Recycling Support: Empties, moves and hauls refuse, recycling and/or cigarette butt bins; removes refuse and litter, cleans bins/lids and assists with recycling efforts, as required. Removes large amounts of trash and recycling before and after events as necessary. Moves and returns refuse and recycling dumpsters by hand or with vehicle connecting type systems for refuse waste management pick up. Assists with emergency trash clean-up, cardboard box breakdown and disposing of waste materials into the appropriate integrated waste management bins. 5 %

Education & Experience

Education Requirements
DegreeRequirement
High School Diploma Preferred
Experience Requirements
ExperienceRequirement
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
Licenses Requirements
LicenseRequirement
Valid Driver License Required
Certifications Requirements
CertificationRequirement
Educational Condition Requirements
Educational ConditionRequirement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

DescriptionRequirement
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. Required
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. Required
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. Required
Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency overtime. Required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Required
Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays; early mornings, mornings, evening or graveyard shifts), as needed to accommodate campus event schedules. Required
Knowledge, skill, and ability to safely use of cleaning chemicals and understand their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods. Required
Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload. Required
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. Required
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. Required
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. Preferred
Ability to read and understand the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Preferred
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). Preferred
Knowledge and skill to use MS Office programs and email. Preferred
Knowledge of UCR/UC policies, procedures and systems. Preferred
Knowledge and ability to use desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions

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

Environment

Working Environment
  • Campus

Items Used & Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Ladders/lifts up to 18 ft. high.
  • Two-way radio.
  • Electrostatic sprayer and other disinfecting equipment.
  • Personal Protective Equipment(PPE).
  • Cleaning agents/chemicals and all other standard custodial cleaning and floor care power equipment.
  • Wet/dry vacuum cleaners, strippers/buffers, wall washing machines, shampoo machines, waxers, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines, steam or dry carpet cleaners.
  • University vehicles (manual and/or automatic) and electric carts.
  • Standard Office Equipment.
  • High pressure steam washers, side walk scrubbers, gum removal machine, auto-scrubber.
Physical Requirements
  • Bend:Frequently
  • Sit:Occasionally
  • Squat:Frequently
  • Stand:Frequently
  • Crawl:Occasionally
  • Walk:Constantly
  • Climb:Frequently
Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend:Occasionally
  • Write:Occasionally
  • Perform Calculations:Occasionally
  • Communicate Orally:Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze:Frequently
Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise:Yes
  • Is around moving machinery:Yes
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity:Yes
  • Drives motorized equipment:No
  • Works in confined quarters:Yes
  • Dust:Yes
  • Fumes:Yes

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes