UCen Sr. Custodian

Position Number: 40078304

Payroll Title: CUSTODIAN SR

Job Code: 5116

Job Open Date: 8/29/2025

Application Review Begins: 9/16/2025

Department Code (Name): HSKP (Residential Operations)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): SX- Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay Rate: $25.74/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: University Center

Working Days and Hours: Tues - Sat 2:30PM -11:00PM (Sun/Mon off)

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:

As part of Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE), Residential Operations is responsible for the physical plant administration of all 4.3 million gross square feet in the HDAE portfolio, consisting of residence halls, undergraduate and graduate student apartment complexes, family student apartments, and hospitality facilities that provide housing for over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff on campus. In addition to providing service to residents, Residential Operations provides groundskeeping and hardscape maintenance to over 270 acres of campus, as well as custodial and maintenance services to various University owned facilities including conference centers, administrative offices, the University Center, Events Center, The Club & Guest House, parking facilities, and retail operations that serve on average 21,000 customers daily and host over 150,000 guests annually for conferences and events. For all of campus facilities as well as academic divisions and departments, Residential Operations oversees the functions of Distribution & Logistical Services (DLS) inclusive of Furniture Services, Surplus Sales, Mail Services, Central Receiving and Material Management & Logistics. Residential Operations staff provide 24/7/365 essential services to the campus, and strive to create and maintain a world class campus environment in support of the University's mission.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Senior Custodian Maintains various areas in the University Center, AS Building, Multi-Cultural Center, front of University Center, Lagoon Plaza and the University Center patio areas. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties as directed. Operates vacuum cleaners, buffers, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing machines during stripping, washing, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations. Maintains security for one or more assigned areas; may load/unload large trash receptacles. May assist with training student personnel. Works individually or as part of a team in cleaning and/or maintaining work areas.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and experience utilizing the following equipment: vacuums, conventional and high-speed buffers, extractors, and related custodial equipment desired. Will train on all equipment and chemicals used.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others as a team.
• Must have effective communication skills.
• Ability to interact as a team member with sensitivity towards a multi-cultural work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years Custodial Experience
• Working experience in a College and/or University Residential or hospitality setting
• Basic computer experience

Special Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to work other schedules other than Tues - Sat to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 90% University Center/AS Building/Multicultural Center - Completes custodial tasks and/or general maintenance duties in offices, conference rooms, auditoriums, restrooms, lounges, hallways and/or other designated public or private areas in the University Center, AS Building and MultiCultural Center. Sweeps, mops, waxes, dusts, cleans and/or polishes floors, stairs, hallways, corridors, wall, moldings, outside steps, terraces, and window sills. Polishes furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, venetian blinds, radiators, grills, ducts. Cleans and sanitizes restrooms daily; fixtures, mirrors, tile showers, tile flooring and urinals. Replenishes restroom supplies. Disposes of trash. Unstops minor drain stoppages in restrooms; and vacuums rugs, draperies, upholstered furniture and other designated materials. Utilizes the following equipment: cleaners, squirt bottles, squeegees, power washers, brooms, mops, mop wringer, hoses, brushes, towels and foam gun. 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. 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. 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. Reports items that need repair and additional cleaning to Sr. Building Maintenance Worker, Custodial Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or the Work Order system.

• 5% Security and Safety - Ensures the security of the University Center, AS Building and MultiCultural Center, making sure doors are locked and buildings are secure. Informs supervisor of any suspicious situations or activities when buildings are closed.

• 5% Other duties - May be required to work as a team member in another building in order to meet the operational needs of the department. Keeps carts and custodial 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. Complies with department safety programs.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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