Lead Custodian

About Berkeley

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the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.

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We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

Residential and Student Services Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP. RSSP provides residential student housing, family housing, residential life programs, facilities services (maintenance/design, custodial, desk operations) self-operated dining services for undergraduate and graduate students and their families, as well as child care services for students, faculty, and staff.

RSSP also conducts a year-round conference business, operates seven campus restaurants, and manages several faculty apartments.

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, the Lead Custodian is responsible for interior and exterior custodial duties, assisting with the direction of all custodial work and responsible for providing custodial services for all apartments and common buildings in Unit 1 Housing (e.g. central building, 5 student residence buildings, and Manville apartments).

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/06/2024.

DIRECTION AND TRAINING

• Works with supervisor to plan daily and weekly work assignments.
• Provides leadership, directs, supports and trains Sr. Custodians to properly carry out assignments.
• Monitors performance of Sr. Custodians to identify training needs and works with the supervisor to provide the needed training.
• Communicates concerns and recommends solutions to management (e.g. staffing, equipment, cleaning products, etc.).
• Identifies and plans with the supervisor special cleaning as needed in the unit. Ensures that this special cleaning is done to meet departmental standards.
• Instructs staff in the safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Assists in interviewing job applicants.
• Inventories, organizes, and restocks cleaning supplies and cleaning equipment under the supervision of the custodial supervisor.
• Assures staff keys and security are handled according to departmental policies.
• Assists supervisor with inspecting all areas on a regular basis, including work performed by outside vendors.

COMMUNICATIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Communicate with supervisor regularly; communicate with all levels of staff and customers.
• Assist supervisor with training staff in customer service best practices.
• Collaborate with various groups and entities (e.g. Front Office, Maintenance, and Resident Programs, etc.).

CUSTODIAL DUTIES

Provide quality customer service during each interaction with internal and external customers.

Operate, maintain, and set up a full range of cleaning equipment. This includes, but is not limited to the following items: vacuum cleaners, buffers, pressure washing equipment, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing and/or polishing…