General Information
| Payroll Title | CUSTODIAN, SR | Title Code | 005116 | Grade/Step | Working Title | Senior Custodian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department Name | Housing Services | Supervisor | Luis Lara | Department Head | Hassan Ghamlouch |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Valid Driver License |
| Overtime |
| Shift Work |
| Other (provide description - max. 300 characters) |
| Other (description) |
|---|
| Pre-Employment Physical. Must wear University issued shirt & nametag. Nights & weekends. |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| Must be skilled in the use of all hand and power tools commonly used in custodial/housekeeping work including, but not limited to, floor scrubbers/buffers, "steam" or "dry" carpet cleaners & vacuums, high pressure steam washers & cleaners, sidewalk scrubbers, gum removal system & auto-scrubber. |
Position Purpose
| The Housing, Dining & Residential Services (HDRS) Operations Department maintains all facilities and services for over 1.5 million square feet. The selected candidate will work with a team of committed, results-oriented staff focused on providing excellent customer service and creating a safe, sustainable & well maintained environment. Duties include performing tasks for routine/emergency cleaning and general maintenance in fully occupied facilities for UCR's HDRS. Includes, but not limited to, moving/empting large trash/recycling containers and dumpsters; move furniture, fixtures, light and heavy tools and equipment. Using a wide variety of common housekeeping equipment to maintain carpets, hard surfaces and exterior floors. All accomplished by sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, buffing using various types of equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, remove graffiti, and maintain the appearance/cleanliness of buildings; clean-up biohazards such as blood, vomit, rodent droppings, clean and remove dead animals and raw sewage. Clean-up construction debris from new construction and major refurbishment/remodeling projects. Maintain exteriors by sweeping and/or "blowing down" sidewalks, stairs, or cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Cleaning elevators, windows, mirrors, walls, ceilings, furniture, appliances, drinking fountains, and related fixtures. Cleaning areas include kitchens, dining rooms, offices, resident rooms, classrooms, conference rooms, bathrooms, and showers; cleaning lounges and apartments including stoves, ovens, and refrigerators. Preparation of rooms for summer conference groups and special events by cleaning rooms, performing conference set-ups and restoring areas per contracts for catered, conference groups and special events. Cleaning and sanitizing Child Development Centers to state mandated standards. The selected candidate will work with a team of committed, results-oriented staff focused on providing excellent customer service and creating a safe, sustainable & well maintained environment. HDRS is one of the campuses largest units, providing housing to about 30% of our students, dining for entire campus in residential and retail facilities, programming and support through a robust residential life program, conferencing and catering services, and child development care to our faculty, staff and students. HDRS employs 450 career employees and over 800 student employees. HDRS departments include Assignments & Accounts, Business & Financial Services, Capital Programs, Catering Services, Child Development, Conference Services, Dining Services, Information Technologies, Marketing, Operations, and Residential Life. HDRS reports to the Division of Student Affairs. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
|---|---|
| General Cleaning | 70 |
| Safely move large trash/recycling containers. Safely move large laundry carts and furniture during conference season. Move or modify many different types and sizes of furniture including, but not limited to; beds, desks, tables, sofas, chairs, office furniture and fixtures. Moving may be accomplished by hand, moving carts, or dollies. Set-up and restore special events according to contracts. Complete work to accommodate the needs of conference groups, annual residents, refurbishment projects, and office staff moves. Transporting throughout different buildings may include the use of University vehicles. Perform routine or emergency cleaning duties and general maintenance for all HDRS facilities, by using a wide range of equipment from small hand tools to large riding equipment for completing all required types of cleaning throughout the facilities common to the custodial/housekeeping trade; knowledge of cleaning chemicals and hand tools and safely use a diverse type of housekeeping equipment to extract carpets, strip, wax, polish, clean, buff, and maintain hard surface floors for a clean, sanitized and pleasant appearance of all HDRS areas. Scrub and clean walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, equipment, toilets, showers, refrigerators, drinking fountains and furniture. Clean carpets, upholstery, ceramic and vinyl tile floors and windows. Maintain exterior of buildings by sweeping or "blowing down" sidewalks, stairs and cleaning with high-steam pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Clean and sanitize tables and chairs at outside eating areas. Receive, move, store and organize large quantities of housekeeping supplies and paper goods. Lock and secure buildings. | |
| Trash Removal | 10 |
| Perform all necessary housekeeping duties for summer conference groups including, but is not limited to; moving and storing laundry carts, furniture, cleaning rooms, changing bedding linens, exchanging towels and other amenities. Daily; move trash dumpsters from buildings for pick-up by waste management vehicles. Moving empty dumpsters back into buildings by moving by hand/or with vehicle connecting type system. Assist with emergency trash clean-up, cardboard box break down, and disposing of waste materials into recycling dumpsters. Empty and clean, as needed all types of building recycling and trash containers. | |
| Other | 5 |
| Work with Maintenance Operations to accomplish major refurbishment projects by cleaning construction debris, moving furniture and large carpet rolls, and performing final construction clean-up as directed by Supervisor. | |
| Pest Control | 5 |
| Assist with the routine and emergency control of varmints and insects. Accomplished by using various safety approved sprays and powders for the routine insect control of all buildings. Work can include the cleaning and disposal of both animal droppings and dead animals. Thus establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for residents and staff. | |
| Relief | 5 |
| Perform duties for housekeeping/janitorial positions, as required to provide relief in areas with short-term staffing needs. | |
| Communication | 5 |
| Communicate with Supervisor, residents, and staff, all necessary work related information verbally, and in writing. Respond to daily work orders to perform necessary emergency cleaning, moving, or furniture adjustments. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Minimum of six months experience in custodial cleaning in commercial or large residential facilities. | |
| 2 | |
| Knowledge and experience in the safe use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to janitorial services including, but not limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacs, carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc. | |
| 3 | |
| Hired applicant must work evening hours and weekends. | |
| 4 | |
| Hired applicant must pass a background check by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and possess a valid California Driver's License. Depending upon job assignment, an annual Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice may be required if you operate a University vehicle. | |
| 5 | |
| Ability to safely remove and replace heavy linen carts and trash/ recycle dumpsters from loading dock on a daily basis using manual or mechanical carts/equipment. | |
| 6 | |
| Proven ability to perform heavy physically demanding work, safely lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds to and from pickup trucks, carts, and loading docks using hand trucks, dollies, or other moving devices. | |
| 7 | |
| Proven ability to read and understand written/verbal instructions in English and reply verbally and in writing. | |
| 8 | |
| Knowledge of the safe and proper methods to clean-up and dispose biohazards such as rodent droppings, vomit, blood, and raw sewage. | |
| 9 | |
| Able to read and understand the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). | |
| 10 | |
| Basic knowledge in the safe and proper procedures when asbestos, lead paint or mold is suspected when performing any of the essential job functions. | |
Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| Ability to safely work on ladders up to eighteen feet high. | |
| 2 | |
| Prior experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and the ability to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner. | |
| 3 | |
| Knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB 198 - Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP). | |
| 4 | |
| Six months experience in custodial cleaning in a large occupied housing operation. | |
| Posted Position Purpose |
|---|
| **Please note the budgeted hiring range for this position is $14.42 to $15.32**
The Housing, Dining & Residential Services (HDRS) Operations Department maintains all facilities and services for over 1.5 million square feet. The selected candidate will work with a team of committed, results-oriented staff focused on providing excellent customer service and creating a safe, sustainable & well maintained environment.
Duties include performing tasks for routine/emergency cleaning and general maintenance in fully occupied facilities for UCR's HDRS. Includes, but not limited to, moving/empting large trash/recycling containers and dumpsters; move furniture, fixtures, light and heavy tools and equipment. Using a wide variety of common housekeeping equipment to maintain carpets, hard surfaces and exterior floors. All accomplished by sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, buffing using various types of equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, remove graffiti, and maintain the appearance/cleanliness of buildings; clean-up biohazards such as blood, vomit, rodent droppings, clean and remove dead animals and raw sewage. Clean-up construction debris from new construction and major refurbishment/remodeling projects. Maintain exteriors by sweeping and/or "blowing down" sidewalks, stairs, or cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Cleaning elevators, windows, mirrors, walls, ceilings, furniture, appliances, drinking fountains, and related fixtures. Cleaning areas include kitchens, dining rooms, offices, resident rooms, classrooms, conference rooms, bathrooms, and showers; cleaning lounges and apartments including stoves, ovens, and refrigerators. Preparation of rooms for summer conference groups and special events by cleaning rooms, performing conference set-ups and restoring areas per contracts for catered, conference groups and special events. Cleaning and sanitizing Child Development Centers to state mandated standards. The selected candidate will work with a team of committed, results-oriented staff focused on providing excellent customer service and creating a safe, sustainable & well maintained environment.
HDRS is one of the campuses largest units, providing housing to about 30% of our students, dining for entire campus in residential and retail facilities, programming and support through a robust residential life program, conferencing and catering services, and child development care to our faculty, staff and students. HDRS employs 450 career employees and over 800 student employees. HDRS departments include Assignments & Accounts, Business & Financial Services, Capital Programs, Catering Services, Child Development, Conference Services, Dining Services, Information Technologies, Marketing, Operations, and Residential Life. HDRS reports to the Division of Student Affairs. |
| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| 1. Minimum of six months experience in custodial cleaning in commercial or large residential facilities. 2. Knowledge and experience in the safe use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to janitorial services including, but not limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacs, carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc. 3. Hired applicant must work evening hours and weekends. 4. Hired applicant must pass a background check by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and possess a valid California Driver's License. Depending upon job assignment, an annual Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice may be required if you operate a University vehicle. 5. Ability to safely remove and replace heavy linen carts and trash/ recycle dumpsters from loading dock on a daily basis using manual or mechanical carts/equipment. 6. Proven ability to perform heavy physically demanding work, safely lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds to and from pickup trucks, carts, and loading docks using hand trucks, dollies, or other moving devices. 7. Proven ability to read and understand written/verbal instructions in English and reply verbally and in writing. 8. Knowledge of the safe and proper methods to clean-up and dispose biohazards such as rodent droppings, vomit, blood, and raw sewage. 9. Able to read and understand the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). 10. Basic knowledge in the safe and proper procedures when asbestos, lead paint or mold is suspected when performing any of the essential job functions. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| 1. Ability to safely work on ladders up to eighteen feet high. 2. Prior experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and the ability to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner. 3. Knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB 198 - Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP). 4. Six months experience in custodial cleaning in a large occupied housing operation. |