Custodian Lead; On-site

Custodian Lead (On-site) 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 $21.91/hr.

- $27.21/hr please note the realized minimum pay for this position will be $25/hr., steps less than $25/hr. will include an additional amount elevating to $25/hr.

Initial applicant review will begin on or around September 18, 2025. Posting will remain open until filled.

This union position is represented by the bargaining unit AFSCME:
Service - SX.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position is fully on-site.

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 9,100 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.

Lead Custodian provides guidance and direction to Custodians and Sr. Custodians, assures work is completed by staff, performs custodial duties in an assigned area, assists in such duties as training new employees, conducting inspections and inventories, and ordering supplies. Responsible for safeguarding assigned area keys and care of custodial supplies and equipment. This position will be primarily responsible for major cleaning projects like floor refinishing, carpet cleaning, interior window cleaning and exterior only at ground level, water damage mitigation and emergency response.

This position may require working weekdays, night shifts, graveyard shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Using various cleaning supplies and equipment, able to perform floor care projects, window cleaning and emergency response cleaning, cleans assigned public spaces, including restrooms, offices, and teaching spaces as scheduled.
• Cleans assigned area in campus buildings, i.e. maintaining restrooms, vacuuming carpets, offices, classrooms and research areas.
• Provide back-up custodial services during absences and vacations of other employees.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and insure that cleaning equipment is in working order and securely stored.
• Maintains security of areas assigned and keys for those areas by checking windows and door locks, and keeping access cards and keys on person at all times when working. Checks all rooms at quarter breaks and secures building.

• Provide direction to assigned Senior…