Sr Custodian , Facilities Services

Departmental Overview

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, and the Cal Zero Waste program.

The primary responsibility of the Custodial Service Organization is to maintain campus buildings at a clean and sanitary level. 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 approved by the Custodial Supervisor and Manager.

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.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms including toilets, urinals, sinks and fixtures.
• Restock paper products and soap and remove used products.
• Clean and disinfect shower stalls, urinals, 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.
• Perform all duties in accordance with university Zero Waste and Sustainability initiatives.
• Occasionally clean up water and debris due to leaks and floods with wet pickup vacuums.
• Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to central location.
• Clear minor drain stoppages.
• Report damage and maintenance repair needs.
• Sweep outside buildings.

Maintenance and Operation of Equipment

• Perform basic maintenance and safety inspections of custodial equipment including, but not limited to: vacuum cleaners, buffers, pressure washing equipment, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines.
• Set up, operate and dismantle a full range of cleaning equipment.

Event Set Up

• Set‑ups:
  Move, set up and take down folding/stationary tables weighing up to 40 lbs.; arrange chairs and other furniture; clean rooms; follow checklist for set‑up arrangements and amenities to be provided on the tables.
• Clean chalk/white boards and rails.

Security

• Secure areas as required, such as entrance and office doors.

Safety

• Adhere to all university and departmental safety guidelines.
• Attend job‑related and safety training as required.

Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Six (6) months of experience working as a professional custodian.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and methods used to maintain different types of floor surfaces (tile, wood, cement, carpet).
• Knowledge of healthy and safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and SDS sheets.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb. and move up to 100 lb.
• Ability to learn and practice security procedures related to unlocking/locking/securing of buildings and keys.
• Basic English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), including ability to read documents, SDS and warning labels in English.
• Ability to comprehend technical and safety documentation and follow oral and written instructions related to the use of position‑related equipment, tools, and the safe use of chemicals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and convey information effectively in person, radio, etc.
• Ability to gain basic understanding/knowledge of University environment, mission, and operational needs.
• Ability to work with minimum of supervision in isolated areas, or in a…