Sr. Custodian; 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 $21.05/hr.

- $26.19/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
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Job Closing Date:
This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around March 5, 2026. This union position is represented by the bargaining unit AFSCME:
Service - SX. Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position is fully on-site.

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 9,100 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.

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.

• 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 products designed for restroom use. Clears minor drain stoppages.
• Equipment Care:
  Cleans and maintains all machinery designed for cleaning purposes in all different areas.
• Waste Management:
  Removes and transports all trash (recycle, landfill, cardboard, and compost) from assigned areas to the proper location for disposal. Replaces all receptacles with new liners as directed in all areas that generate trash. Clears trash chute blockages located within buildings.

• Building:
  Cleans all assigned exterior areas of buildings as directed. This may include but is not limited to sidewalks, landings, stairwells, windows, window screens, grills, intake‑ exhaust fan vents, light fixtures, and other assigned areas. Operates a variety of machinery for all assigned exterior areas. Requires pest elimination as needed.
• Waste Management:
  Removes and transports all trash (recycle, landfill, cardboard, and compost) from assigned exterior areas to the proper location for disposal. Replaces all…