Sr. Custodian

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

37d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Environmental Services Supervisor, the incumbent performs cleaning duties for clinical setting in patient care areas, public areas and offices. This position will require loading and unloading trash receptacles, collecting and transporting recyclable materials. It involves filling soap and towel dispensers, reporting on building equipment and supply needs, ensuring the security of assigned spaces, performing specialized cleaning in laboratory and medical spaces, and moving, setting up, and taking down furniture and appliances as required. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to learn and continue to grow in your career, enjoy one of the best benefits packages available, and work with a diverse staff who are committed to supporting our mission. This position will require successful completion of a background check/clearance and health clearance.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Excellent customer service skills.
Is able to organize and prioritize work.
Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
Must read, speak, and understand English.
Basic arithmetic skills are required.
Ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions in English.
Ability to speak clearly in English.
Willingness and ability to tolerate, occasionally, some unpleasant sight and odors, e.g. blood, chemical odors, remains of vomiting, etc.
Good grooming and personal cleanliness and willingness to wear prescribed attire.
Ability to meet physical demands involved. Stands and walks most of working day. A turn stoops, crouches, and reaches in performing cleaning tasks. Lift and carries up to 50 pounds.
Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment and perform duties using gloves if skin cannot tolerate cleaning chemicals or solutions.
Willingness to work in any area or shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requested.
General knowledge of equipment needed in emergencies such as floods, disaster or fires.
Background check, UCSF Occupational Health clearance, and physical examination is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hotel cleaning experience is preferred.
Up to one year of satisfactory work experience in hospitals, hotels and industrial janitorial cleaning.
Successful completion of basic custodial training.
Computer (PC) experience.
Good working knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods, material and proper use and care of floor machines e.g. Buffers, electric or battery operated automatic scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, shampooed/scrubbing machines, regular floor stripper/scrubber, floor drier, electric or gasoline air floor sweepers.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning duties for clinical setting in patient care areas, public areas and offices.
Load and unload trash receptacles.
Collect and transport recyclable materials.
Fill soap and towel dispensers.
Report on building equipment and supply needs.
Ensure the security of assigned spaces.
Perform specialized cleaning in laboratory and medical spaces.
Move, set up, and take down furniture and appliances as required.
Clean and maintain assigned areas in conformance with established procedures and standards.
Apply appropriate cleaning methods and techniques in special areas following given guidelines.
Maintain harmonious working relationship with associates, supervisor and clinical staff members.