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Payroll Title: CUSTODIAN SR.
Job Code: 5116
Job Open Date: 4/18/2024
Application Review Begins: 5/3/2024
Department Code (Name): HSKP (Residential Operations)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): SX- Service Unit
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Career
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Grade: N/A
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: $22.00 - $23.80/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.
Work Location: Manzanita & Santa Cruz Residence Hall
Working Days and Hours: Sat - Wed 6-2:30, / Th, F, Mon 7:30 -4, Sat & Sun 6-2:30
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: N/A
Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement
Residential Operations is part of Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). Residential Operations maintains properties consisting of residence halls, single student apartments, family student apartments, and dining commons serving over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. In addition to providing service to residents, Residential Operations maintains facilities that include conference centers, office spaces, and short term lodging and housing facilities. We welcome over 20,000 conference guests annually.
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Brief Summary of Job Duties
Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor or Residence Hall Manager, the Sr. Custodian performs duties in accordance with established standards and instruction, for University owned Residence Halls, Apartments and Dining Facilities. The Sr. Custodian promotes a customer service environment to residence and clients. Assists with the development and maintenance of a work environment which is conducive to meeting the mission of the organization and supports the EEP. Responsible for completing job duties that demonstrates support for the Operations Team. Initiates communication directly with co-workers and or supervisor to improve and clarify working relationship, identifying problems and concerns, and seeking resolution to work-related conflicts. Completes custodial tasks within an assigned area such as, but is not limited to: Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, hallways, stairways, lounges, public areas, office spaces and building entrances. Replenish restroom supplies. Disposes of trash, may be required to drive a motorized vehicle with trailer to move trash. Utilizes cleaning equipment to perform cleaning duties such as: squirt bottles, dusters, mops, vacuums, broom, power floor buffers, mop buck/ringer, hot water carpet extractor, steam cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, doodle bugs, powered wall cleaning machine. May work on a ladder. Works effectively as a team member. Cleans all surfaces inside/out of buildings maintained and operated by HDAE. During Summer Conference season will provide daily linen change and room service to conferees. Supply amenities to conferees. Maintain stock of all supplies to perform job duties.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team.
- Working knowledge and experience in utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high-speed buffers, extractors and related custodial equipment desirable. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used.
- Must have effective communication skills
- Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi-cultural work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years Custodial experience
- High School Diploma
- Working experience in a College/University Residential or hospitality setting.
- Basic computer experience.
Special Conditions of Employment
* Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program
* May be required to work schedules other than assigned schedule to meet the operational needs of the department.
* Satisfactory conviction history background check
* UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
Order of Importance | Function | Duties | % TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | General Cleaning Duties | Completes custodial tasks within an assigned area and responsible for any student assistants working in that area. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms daily; fixtures, mirrors, tile showers, tile flooring and urinals. Replenishes restroom supplies. Disposes of trash. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, squeegees, power washers, brooms, mops, mop wringer, hoses, brushes, towels and foam gun. Maintains hallways and stairways, lounges, public areas, office spaces, and building entrances; dusts and cleans windows. Utilizes the following equipment: squirt bottles, squeegee, aerosol can, canister/upright vacuum, mop, sweeper, wet mop, pressure washer and leaf blower. Maintains floors and carpets in all areas. Utilizes the following equipment: canister/upright vacuum, wet mop, broom/push broom, dust mop, power floor buffers, mop bucket/ringer, hot water extractor/steam cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, fans and de-humidifier. Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubber and buffers. Cleans and dusts furniture, display cases, fixtures, doors, walls and fabric covered wallboard. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, aerosol cans, safety scraper, putty knife, high dusters, towels, doodle bugs, powered wall washing machine. May work on ladder. Washes window sills, glass surfaces, all door trim and door fixtures. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, towels and squeegee. Cleans elevators, including walls and operating hardware. Utilizes the following equipment: vacuum, broom, dust mop, wet mop, mop wringer, squirt bottles, cleaners and towels. Washes and repairs curtains (may repair by hand or with sewing machine). Empties/cleans ash trays and trash cans. Cleans student rooms on a two-week schedule, dusting furniture, vacuuming floors, spotting and maintaining carpet, emptying trash, reporting any repairs, and other assigned tasks in accordance with approved standards and procedures. Checks operation of smoke detectors, reports any malfunction to supervisor. Collects and places in containers or plastic bags trash and debris, places trash in collection area for removal by sanitation trucks. Replaces liners in wastebaskets. Moves heavy furniture, equipment, supplies as directed. Washes shower curtains, room curtains, and cleans towels. Installs casters on approximately 100 beds. Reports items that need repair and additional cleaning to Sr. Building Maintenance Worker, Custodial Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or the Work Order system. | 80% |
2 | Summer Conference Session | Summer Conference Session (Approx. June 20th through Sept. 20th) Provides daily linen change (sheets and towels) and room service to conferees. Vacuums, dusts, empties trash, makes beds (approximately 100 per day, provided number of conferees) and any other necessary cleaning tasks required. Supplies amenities to conferees. On a daily basis, performs all custodial tasks in addition to summer conference custodial duties. May be required to work as a team member in another building in order to meet the operational needs of the Summer Conference Season. Keeps carts and custodials supplies in a clean and well stocked condition. Maintains all equipment, ensuring that all is in a safe working condition. Participates in staff training and development workshops, retreats and meetings as determined by unit. Works effectively as a team member. Works effectively with an ethnically diverse student body and staff. Complies with department safety programs. Break Projects: Extensive, repetitive cleaning of fabric covered wallboard (power wall washing machine), Upholstery cleaning (power steam machine), steam cleaning carpets (hot water extractor/steam machine). Scrub, strip, wax and polish hard floor/tile surfaces (power scrubber and buffers). Safety Equipment Used: Overshoes, boots, rubber/latex/leather gloves, face shield/goggles, dust/mist respirator, rain gear, back supports and ear protection. Other tools used: screwdriver, socket wrench, pliers, cordless drills, putty knife, razor blades, scrapers, utility knife, portable two-way radio, linen carts, hand carts, hotel carts, chemical mixing system, plunger, spring loaded pick up tool. | 20% |
3 | Safety & Departmental Goals | Affirms and implements the departmental Educational Equity Plan comprised of short and long term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Develops, promotes, adheres to safety rules, standards or techniques as an integral part of business. Adheres and implements the 20-minute work rule for all repetitive work tasks. Affirms and implements the departmental "Strategic Plan" designing goals and objectives that relate to the vision statement. | 0% |
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