On Call Limited Custodian; CUSTODIAN

Job

Location:

Davis
Full/Part Time:
Part Time

Under the general supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout assigned campus facilities in support of the university's teaching, research, and public service mission. The position performs a wide range of custodial duties, including cleaning classrooms, laboratories, offices, corridors, restrooms, and other public spaces; collecting trash and recycling; floor care, dusting, and replenishing restroom supplies.

This position also responds to building and custodial emergencies, reports facility deficiencies, performs basic building security responsibilities, and operates custodial equipment safely and efficiently. In addition, this position maintains custodial equipment and supply areas, travels between assigned buildings, participates in departmental meetings, and supports special assignments and emergency response activities as needed.

September 14th 2026 by 11:59PM

Minimum Qualifications
- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• No minimum education required.
• Experience with cleaning solvents, soaps, waxes and other related chemicals used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of standard safety precautions and rules used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of basic materials and equipment used in custodial work.

• Customer service skills.
• Skills to determine tools and equipment needed to perform custodial work.
• Knowledge to follow all health and safety procedures/protocols. Skill to practice all security procedures related to unlocking, locking and securing of buildings and keys.

• 90% - Custodial Tasks and Duties
• 10% - Miscellaneous and Emergency Response

Custodial Services is a unit within UC Davis Facilities Management that provides comprehensive custodial support to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the campus community. The department is responsible for servicing more than 11 million square feet across approximately 1,200 campus buildings, including classrooms, laboratories, offices, research facilities, residence spaces, and other shared areas, through day, swing, and night shift operations.

Services include routine cleaning and sanitization, floor care, waste and recycling collection, event support, and other custodial functions that support the university’s teaching, research, and public service mission.

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.54/hr.
  
  - $31.71/hr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Bi-weekly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CUSTODIAN
• UC Job Code: 005117
• Number of Positions: 7
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Limited
• Percentage of Time: 50%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Varies
• Location:
  
  Aggie Surplus & Custodial (AGSURPCUS)
• Union Representation: SX-Service Workers
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lacta…