Senior Custodian , ASUC Student Union

Job

Location:

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Mac Arthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond.

Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth. We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan, which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.

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The UC Berkeley Student Union is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and is the administrative & advising support arm of the ASUC (Associated Students of the University of California) Student Government. This complex serves all students, faculty and staff, and visitors seeking to create and experience an inclusive campus community, thereby enhancing the student experience at UC Berkeley.

To this end, we provide quality services and programs that foster experiential learning opportunities and ensure a sustainable organization. With direction from the ASUC Student Union Board, we derive income from student fees, retail operations, vending, food service, and a variety of self-operated units such as the Art Studio and Events Services.

The Student Union Facilities Maintenance & Operations (SUFMO) manages and operates multiple facilities including the MLK Jr. Student Union, Eshleman Hall, Anthony Hall, and Anna Head Alumnae Hall. As a University amenity to the student experience, MLK Jr. Student Union and Eshleman Hall are required to provide building operations day and evenings. Our professional and student staff value providing high-quality customer service while fostering a safe, secure and operable environment for the campus community and visitors.

The Senior Custodian reports directly to the Custodial Supervisor and performs all duties assigned. 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.

The First Review Date for this job is September 30, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

• 10% Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers.
• 10% Operate, maintain, and set up a full range of cleaning equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following items: vacuum cleaners, buffers, pressure-washing equipment, wet/dry vacuums, and floor-scrubbing and/or polishing machines.
• 15% In offices, lounges, student common areas, event spaces, lobbies, 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.
• 10% Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot-clean rugs, carpet, and other materials.
• 10% Clean fireplaces, mantels, screens; laundry machines; kitchen appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, blinds, vent covers, and upholstered furniture. Clean, polish and wax floors and some furniture.
• 15% Clean and disinfect 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. Replace paper products as needed.
• 15% Pick up trash and debris. Clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles. Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to the central location.
• 5% Clear minor drain stoppages.
• 5% Report damage and maintenance repair needs.
• 5% Perform occasional overtime and other…