Sr. Custodian - Limited (5116C), Facilities Services #88137

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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 position is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of specific areas using approved products, methods and frequencies which have been approved by the Custodial Supervisor and Manager.

The Sr. Custodian
- Limited maintains campus buildings at a clean and sanitary level. This position provides service to students, faculty, staff, and conference attendees, interacting with customers in all departments that come in contact with facilities.

Under general direction, the Sr. Custodian
- Limited performs custodial services for Facilities functional areas. The abilities of the incumbent will have a direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction level of customers within the area of responsibility. This is a high-visibility position whose presence and quality of work will be readily apparent to colleagues and customers alike. Cleans all assigned areas of the Institute, which may include but not be limited to: classrooms, laboratories, research facilities, conference rooms, lounges, bathrooms, hallways, stairwells, entryways, elevators, private offices, auditoriums and gymnasiums.

Position may work individually or as part of a team in cleaning and/or maintaining assigned work areas. Incumbents may experience varying degrees of contact with the public depending on the nature, location and assigned work areas.

Must be able to walk/stand for a majority of the shift, climb stairs, and have the physical strength and dexterity to perform custodial tasks. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn as required by the specific assignment.

SENIOR CUSTODIAL DUTIES - 60%

• Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers. In offices, lounges, student common areas, lobbies, laboratories, hallways, stairwells, walkways, outside steps, terraces, balconies, trash, kitchenettes, and other designated areas:
  • 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 remove 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.
  • 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.
  • Occasionally cleans up…