Lead Custodian
About The Position
The Department of Student Housing builds, maintains and operates facilities that promote and support a learning-centered and resident-focused organization. Under supervision the incumbent performs skilled and semi-skilled cleaning, housekeeping, and/or general maintenance duties for most of their time which requires a greater degree of training, skill, independence of action, physical effort and experience than found at the custodial level. Incumbents will operate pressure washers, carpet extraction machines and other equipment required to maintain the facilities in Student Housing. Assignments could include residence halls or apartments, occupied or unoccupied units, common areas/buildings and/or exterior locations. Responsible for the setup and take down of special equipment and furniture. Ability to read, write and speak English to directly communicate with staff and students. Incumbent is responsible for security and maintenance of master keys and assigned equipment. Required to drive a motorized cart and University vehicle to complete job duties. Work may include evenings, weekends, and overtime. Serves as a work group lead to other custodial staff, temporary and/or student staff. Assists supervisor with various tasks. Serves as a resource and provides guidance for completing custodial work and special projects as assigned within Housing.
Requirements
- Ability to follow, model and promote conduct that adheres to the University of California Principles of Community.
- Custodial or related cleaning experience.
- Skill to operate pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, buffers, wet/dry vacs, carpet shampooers and other floor care equipment.
- Ability to sweep, dust mop, polish and perform semi-skilled housekeeping and general maintenance duties of hanging blinds and draperies which require a greater degree of skill, training, independence of action & physical effort and experience.
- Ability to read and write English to submit written reports and work orders.
- Required to operate a motor vehicle. Requires a California driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals.
- Ability to work as part of a team and serve as the work leader for a small group of custodians, temporary staff or student staff.
- California Driver's License.
- Custodial or related cleaning experience.
- Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
- Possess a valid California driver’s license
- Available for overtime and weekend work. Work schedules are subject to change to meet department’s needs. Department can require overtime work to meet operational needs. Department can operate and assign custodial shifts seven days a week.
- Must be able to communicate in English – both verbally and in writing – for purpose of instruction and record keeping.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
- Must be able to pass background check.
- Must be willing and able to be on-call to respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Must be willing and able to respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Must be willing and able to assist in the event of a disaster.
- Must be able to lift and carry loads over 50 lbs.
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Responsibilities
- Performs skilled and semi-skilled cleaning, housekeeping, and/or general maintenance duties
- Operate pressure washers, carpet extraction machines and other equipment
- Setup and take down of special equipment and furniture
- Communicate with staff and students
- Responsible for security and maintenance of master keys and assigned equipment
- Drive a motorized cart and University vehicle
- Serves as a work group lead to other custodial staff, temporary and/or student staff
- Assists supervisor with various tasks
- Serves as a resource and provides guidance for completing custodial work and special projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
