Housing Custodian (Multiple Positions)

Details • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the lead work direction of the Lead Custodian and the general supervision of the Day Shift Custodial Manager, the Custodian works independently and side-by-side with a diverse team engaged in cleaning and doing tasks in residence hall buildings that include: hallways, lobbies, stairwells, rooms, studio and suite apartments, warehouse, shops, recreation rooms, kitchens, offices, restrooms, elevators, and laundry room facilities. Cleaning tasks include: dusting, window washing, carpet cleaning, floor high speed and refinishing resilient floors and sealing cement floors, vacuuming, furniture polishing, spot cleaning of walls, refilling product dispersers, mop, scrub, sweep, sanitize and disinfect items and daily removal of trash and/or recyclables. External spaces include: entryways, sidewalks, stairways, swimming pool changing rooms and breezeways utilizing blowers, vacuums and power washers. Work assignments and areas of work may vary depending upon the department’s needs. The incumbent is responsible for reporting unsafe and unsanitary conditions, secure buildings and areas. The Custodian is part of a team of Housing staff members that perform excellent customer service and support the Housing mission and values.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; follow verbal and written instructions to ensure safety; operate and care for custodial equipment and supplies applicable to the position; use custodial systems such as those used to track work orders and two-way radios for communication; observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required; perform work involving regular physical activity; and establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.
• Some positions may require ability to move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide general cleaning and custodial care, such as restroom cleaning methods, materials, and chemicals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team in a diverse environment.
• Interpersonal skills to cultivate and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to occasionally move (lift/carry) up to 50 pounds of equipment/supplies in a safe manner.
• Ability to work weekends and shift work.
• Ability to complete the background check process.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform floor and carpet care, such as restoration, high speed buffing, carpet extraction, and spot cleaning.
• Six (6) months experience working as a custodian in an educational, hospital, and/or commercial institution.
• Ability to operate electric, gasoline-powered vehicles and forklifts.
• Working knowledge of basic computer programs to review work orders, record keeping, inventory, and supply control.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance, and minor repairs/adjustments to standard custodial machines.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning tasks include: dusting, window washing, carpet cleaning, floor high speed and refinishing resilient floors and sealing cement floors, vacuuming, furniture polishing, spot cleaning of walls, refilling product dispersers, mop, scrub, sweep, sanitize and disinfect items and daily removal of trash and/or recyclables.
• External spaces include: entryways, sidewalks, stairways, swimming pool changing rooms and breezeways utilizing blowers, vacuums and power washers.
• Reporting unsafe and unsanitary conditions, secure buildings and areas.
• Perform excellent customer service and support the Housing mission and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees