Sr. Custodian, Per Diem , Facilities Services

Sr. Custodian, Per Diem (5099C), Facilities Services - 82892

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Facilities Services works to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 400 dedicated staff members and serving over 10M building square feet and 1100 acres, Facilities Services includes the asset management program, custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program.

The primary responsibility of the Custodial Service Organization is to maintain the campus buildings at a clean and sanitary level. The Custodial staff members report directly to the Supervisor.

The primary responsibility of the Custodial Service Organization is to maintain the campus buildings at a clean and sanitary level. The Custodial staff members report directly to the Supervisor. The position is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of specific areas using approved products, methods and frequencies that have been approved by the Custodial Supervisor and Manager. The Per Diem Sr.

Custodian is an on‑call position providing coverage for absent employees and special events where more staffing is required.

Senior CUSTODIAL DUTIES

Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers.

• Dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails, door tracks, radiators, furniture, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor levels, and other designated areas.
• Sweep, mop, and clean floors and stairwells.
• Strip or scrub floors using buffers, auto scrubbers, and other designated equipment. Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot‑clean rugs, carpet and other materials.
• Clean, polish furniture. Clean kitchen appliances.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms including toilets, urinals, sinks and fixtures.
• Restock paper products and soap and removes used products.
• Clean and disinfect shower stalls; urinals and toilets; wash basins/sinks; mirrors, frames and shelves; painted and/or glass walls, partitions and doors; windows; locker fronts; ceiling, light covers and vents.
• Pick up trash and debris.
• Clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Performs all duties in accordance with university Zero Waste and Sustainability initiatives.
• Occasionally cleans up water and debris due to leaks and floods with wet pick‑up vacuums.
• Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to central location.
• Clear minor drain stoppages.
• Report damage and maintenance repair needs.
• Sweep outside buildings.

EVENT SET UP

• Set‑ups:
  Move, set up and take down folding/stationary tables weighing…