Custodial Associate

Job

Location:

Silicon Valley, Santa Clara, CA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Schedule:

Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00pm – 8:30pm (Day, Evening, Weekend)

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plans
• UC Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance / Legal Insurance / Discounted Pet Insurance
• 14 Paid Holidays Plus Accrued Vacation & Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Programs and much more

Under direct supervision, the incumbent performs cleaning duties in offices, working stations, classrooms, computer laboratories, conference rooms, and other designated common areas on the UCSC Silicon Valley Campus. Responsibilities include cleaning, recycling, mix paper, compostable, and general maintenance duties in restrooms, shower rooms, breakrooms, lounges, hallways, and other public areas of the campus building, individually or as part of a team, in performing custodial functions.

UCSC Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95054

75% – General Daily Cleaning:

• Maintain hallways, stairway corridors, stairs, lounges, outside steps, terraces, and entrances; sweep, mop, scrub, dust, clean, and/or vacuum carpets, window sills, and wash glass and trim on entrance doors.
• Clean and disinfect restroom and shower room daily; fixtures, air vents, shower curtains, drains and unstop minor drain stoppages. Replenish restroom supplies, and dispose of trash utilizing a variety of cleaning solutions and supplies.
• Empty waste, recycling, mixed paper, and compost receptacles.
• Keep custodial supply closets in a clean and stocked condition. Report items that need repair.
• Rearrange or move furniture as needed to complete custodial duties, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
• May be required to work as a team member in other areas to meet operational needs.

15% – Periodic Cleaning:

• Clean woodwork, light fixtures, venetian blinds, radiators, grills, ducts, walls, blackboards, washing machines, dryers and other types of equipment. Wax and/or polish furniture.
• Spot clean carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies and other designated materials.
• May interact with campus staff/visitors regarding assigned duties.

10% – Building Security, Safety Practices and Other:

• Lock and unlock buildings according to written instructions. Carry out emergency procedures (communicating with Fire and Police personnel) in the event of an emergency, and evacuate from buildings in the event of a fire or another disaster.
• Safe handling of chemicals and safe use of chemicals and supplies. Properly dilute and use cleaning compounds according to the directions indicated on labels. Read and understand chemical safety information and warning signs.
• Participate in staff safety training as determined by the unit.
• All UCSC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

Full-time, Fixed; 100% of Time; 40 Hours per Week;
Days of the Week:
Tuesday – Saturday;
Shift Includes:
Day, Evenings, Weekend.

Salary: $25.02 – $27.09 per hour (budgeted). Benefits Level: Full benefits. Employee Classification:
Career appointment. Union Representation: SX Union. Travel:
Never or Rarely.

• Knowledge of, and ability to properly operate and safely use custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber and polisher.
• Knowledge of procedures related to building safety and use of custodial equipment, chemicals, tools.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with fellow staff and a diverse campus population.
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a corporate atmosphere.
• Ability to work without close supervision; follow through and carry out assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with changing priorities and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions; read manuals in English.
• Skilled in prioritizing workload to meet daily schedule; accommodate changing priorities.

• High School Degree or equivalent.