Custodian Senior; Limited

Position: Custodian Senior (Limited)
Hiring Range

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary or hourly range for this position is $26.69- $33.18/hr the budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is at a Step 1: $26.69/hr.

Job Closing Date

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:

Review of applications will occur as openings become available. Candidates will be selected for temporary employment in various departments as positions become available. This position is reopened every six months so please re-apply if you remain interested in the position. This position will close on 12/31/2026.

These union positions are represented by the bargaining unit AFSCME:
Service - SX.

Please note:

These are temporary positions.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
Dependent on openings.

Must obtain scissor lift operating certification, boom lift operating certification and fork lift certifications within six months of hire. University provided training and certifications.

CANRA (U13):
Mandated Child Abuse Reporter.

Other special conditions of employment.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,600 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About the Job

Under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the Sr. Custodian performs a wide variety of cleaning tasks and are responsible for minor maintenance and storage of equipment. Assists with emergency clean-up projects, maintains closet inventory of equipment and supplies, and maintains work assignments at campus standards. The Sr. Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness and security of assigned areas. They may act as work leaders/trainers for a small group of custodians (usually less than five).

All staff are required to wear appropriate protective clothing/equipment as directed for safety concerns.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

TECHNICAL

Interior:

• General:
  Cleans all assigned areas for use by residents, students, staff, guests, public, and faculty. Conducts laundry services for summer conference groups. Performs other janitorial duties as assigned. Maintains a positive interaction with all residents, students, staff, guests, public, and faculty. Operates a variety of machinery for all assigned areas.
• Furniture Care:
  Cleans all furniture as directed, lifts furniture to access areas to clean, rearranges, and sets up furniture for summer conference guests and conference events.
• Floor Care:
  Performs proper cleaning functions for all interior areas of buildings as directed. Operates a variety of machinery designed for floor care.
• Restroom Care:
  Cleans all assigned areas of public and private restrooms as directed. Replenishes…