Lead Custodian (Night)

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UC Irvine's Student Center is seeking a Lead Custodian to supervise custodial staff, operate diverse cleaning equipment, and ensure all areas meet university standards. You will assist with furniture setup for events and maintain security with master keys.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and prior custodial experience, including night shifts. Expect a 5-day schedule, potential weekends, and a pay rate of $31.25 per hour with opportunities within UCI's extensive facilities and

Qualifications

• Lead small work groups and supervise custodians.
• Clearly communicate work instructions from supervisor to custodial staff.
• General custodial experience with restroom, carpet and hard floor care.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodians and direct custodial staff in the supervisor's absence.
• Operate a wide range of cleaning equipment and ensure areas meet standards.
• Set up and dismantle furniture and equipment for events in the Student Center.
• Maintain area security and manage master keys as needed.
• Read, interpret and follow setup diagrams for conference rooms and lounges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Custodial experience

Night shift experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing English

Repair orders

Reading labels

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Student Center & Event Services provides the campus community and its guests with a variety of services and venues for social, recreational, cultural, and educational pursuits and is the primary resource for individuals/groups interested in holding a meeting, seminar, summer conference program or other event at UC Irvine.

Your Role on the Team

Under the direction and supervision of the Custodial Services Manager the Lead Custodian performs various skilled and semi-skilled custodial duties at the UC Irvine's Student Center and its satellite facilities. Operates a large variety of cleaning equipment and ensures all areas are clean in accordance to department and university standards. Assists with setting up and dismantling of furniture and special equipment. Responsible for the security of area and possession of master keys. Serve as work leader for custodians and senior custodians, and will direct custodial employees in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Ability to lead small work groups.
• Ability to communicate basic work instructions from supervisor to custodial employees.
• Previous general custodial experience.
• Experience in the following categories: -Restroom Care -Carpet Care -Hard Floor Care
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Experience working a night shift.
• General knowledge of safety precautions in the use of equipment, chemicals, lifting, customer traffic, etc.
• Understand the emergency preparation and response plan.
• Cleaning Skills: able to sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, polish, perform overhead cleaning, wash walls & windows, clean bathrooms and kitchens, and clean other building surfaces.
• Ability to use all cleaning equipment: floor machines for bonneting, buffing, and polishing, extractors, upholstery machines, tank vacuums, upright and backpack vacuums, wide area vacuums, mops and brooms, extension poles, short ladders, etc.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals, ability to select appropriate chemical for the job, ability to mix and dilute chemicals appropriately, and handle chemicals safely.
• Ability to read and understand labels or instructions for cleaning solutions utilized in housekeeping.
• Ability to read, write, give and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to prepare repair orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, and supervisor.
• Ability to work well with the public.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and implement security measures.
• Ability to interpret and follow setup diagrams for conference rooms and lounges.
• 1-3 yearsCustodial Experience and custodial leadership roles

Driver's License:

• Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• Experience in specialist janitorial operations.
• High school education or equivalent certification preferred.

Special Conditions:

• Must accept a 5 day workweek that may include weekends, and include occasional overtime assignments. Schedule and shift assignment determined by management. Workweek and times are subject to change.

The expected pay rate for this position is $31.25

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:30pm-3:00am

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding.

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization