Lead Campus Custodian – Day Shift, Facilities

Position: Lead Campus Custodian – Day Shift, Facilities Support

NOTIFICATIONS

This position's intended start date is 06-15-2026. There is a similar position starting ASAP under the Job . Applicants are encouraged to apply for the position that works the best for your individual time frame. If in doubt please apply for both.

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NOTIFICATIONS

This position's intended start date is 06-15-2026. There is a similar position starting ASAP under the Job . Applicants are encouraged to apply for the position that works the best for your individual time frame. If in doubt please apply for both.

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The IRD for this job is: 04-01-2026

About Uc Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

Department Overview

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital and space planning, space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University’s main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet.

The department oversees operating budgets of over $60 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $990 million, and employs over 400 full-time staff to carry out the duties necessary for campus development and operation.

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Job Summary

Under supervision, the Senior Custodian is responsible for unskilled and semi-skilled cleaning and general maintenance duties, including housekeeping of offices, classrooms, laboratories, residential areas, auditoriums, restrooms, and other designated public areas of campus buildings and properties. The incumbent responds to campus-wide custodial emergencies and work orders, including spills, broken glass, bodily fluids, emergency restroom cleaning, and restocking. When performing custodial duties, the Senior Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas, both individually and as part of a team.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $25.02/hour.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Mid-Level benefits

No. of Positions Available: There are multiple positions available for this role.

Schedule Information

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job End Date: 09-26-2026, with possibility of extension

Work Location: U…