General Information
Job Description | CUSTODIAN | Working Title | Custodian |
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Job Code | 005117 | Grade | |
Department Name | CE-CERT - D01007 | Department Head | Donald Collins |
Supervisor | Michael Ambriz | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
The Center for Environmental Research and Technology is searching for a Custodian to perform a variety of custodial/housekeeping tasks to care, maintain, disinfect, sanitize, and preserve campus facilities. Responsible to clean, dust, strip, wax, sweep, mop, polish, disinfect, sanitize, wash, vacuum, replenish restrooms, and remove refuse/recycling throughout CE-CERT?s facilities, conference rooms, kitchen, lunchroom, stairwells, offices, classrooms, laboratories, restrooms, lounges, hallways, exteriors, etc. May work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students.**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. ** |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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High School Diploma | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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Minimum of 6 months of experience in custodial/housekeeping operations or an equivalent combination of training and experience. | Required |
Minimum of 6 months of 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 |
Minimum of 6 months of experience in safe use of cleaning chemicals, their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods. | Required |
Minimum of 6 months of 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 |
License Requirements
License | Requirement |
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Valid Drivers License Required | Required |
Certification Requirements
Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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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 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, sinks, lunchroom appliances, drinking fountains, counters, handrails, furniture, glass, etc. Performs emergency clean up tasks including, but not limited to cleaning during flooding or water damage, or broken glass. Understands and utilizes safety procedures and protocols to clean; reports bio-hazards 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. | 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 |
Exterior Cleaning Maintenance: Maintains exterior of buildings by sweeping or blowing down sidewalks, stairs and walkways. Ensures building entrances are maintained from free hazards and trash. Cleans map stands, outdoor equipment and furniture. | 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, etc. Moving may be accomplished by hand, moving carts or dollies. | 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 |
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 furniture, cleaning rooms, and other amenities. Completes work to accommodate the needs of conference groups, guests, and campus customers. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload. | Required |
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. | 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 |
Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled and emergency overtime. | 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 |
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 |
Knowledge and skill to use MS Office programs and email. | Preferred |
Knowledge and ability to use desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices. | Preferred |
Knowledge of UCR/UC policies, procedures and systems. | Preferred |
Ability to read and understand the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). | Preferred |
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 |
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 |
Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition | Requirement |
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Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
Overtime | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
Close Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Off-Campus Research Facility |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: Yes |