Lead Custodian (Night)

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Custodial Services Manager, the Lead Custodian performs various skilled and semi-skilled custodial duties at UC Irvine's Student Center and its satellite facilities. This role operates a large variety of cleaning equipment and ensures all areas are clean in accordance with department and university standards. The Lead Custodian also assists with setting up and dismantling furniture and special equipment, is responsible for the security of the area and possession of master keys. This position serves as a work leader for custodians and senior custodians, and will direct custodial employees in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.

Requirements

Ability to lead small work groups.
Ability to communicate basic work instructions from supervisor to custodial employees.
Previous general custodial experience.
Experience in Restroom Care.
Experience in Carpet Care.
Experience in Hard Floor Care.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
Excellent people skills.
Experience working a night shift.
General knowledge of safety precautions in the use of equipment, chemicals, lifting, customer traffic, etc.
Understand the emergency preparation and response plan.
Ability to read, write, give and follow oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, and supervisor.
Ability to work well with the public.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to learn and implement security measures.
1-3 years Custodial Experience and custodial leadership roles.
Valid driver's license.
Driving record in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in specialist janitorial operations.
High school education or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform various skilled and semi-skilled custodial duties.
Operate a large variety of cleaning equipment.
Ensure all areas are clean in accordance with department and university standards.
Assist with setting up and dismantling of furniture and special equipment.
Responsible for the security of area and possession of master keys.
Serve as work leader for custodians and senior custodians.
Direct custodial employees in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, polish, perform overhead cleaning, wash walls & windows, clean bathrooms and kitchens, and clean other building surfaces.
Use all cleaning equipment: floor machines for bonneting, buffing, and polishing, extractors, upholstery machines, tank vacuums, upright and backpack vacuums, wide area vacuums, mops and brooms, extension poles, short ladders, etc.
Select appropriate cleaning chemicals for the job, mix and dilute chemicals appropriately, and handle chemicals safely.
Read and understand labels or instructions for cleaning solutions utilized in housekeeping.
Prepare repair orders.
Interpret and follow setup diagrams for conference rooms and lounges.
Implement security measures.