Senior Custodian

Associated Students UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Associated Students UCLA is looking for a Senior Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in university facilities. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive custodial tasks, cleaning surfaces, and managing supply inventory.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of custodial experience, excellent customer service skills, and must hold a valid CA driver’s license. Background verification, including fingerprinting, is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 6+ months custodial experience with manual cleaning and operation of equipment.
• Ability to follow written work orders and handle multiple tasks within timelines.
• Maintain a valid CA driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties to maintain cleanliness and safety of facilities.
• Clean surfaces including furniture, glass, windows, and walls.
• Monitor inventory of custodial supplies and secure areas after completion.

Skills

Custodial experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Senior Custodian

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Department: Maintenance Custodial

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive custodial and housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of university facilities, including cleaning and sanitizing offices, restrooms, hallways, stairways, elevators, entrances, garages, and surrounding exterior areas.
• Clean and polish surfaces including furniture, glass, mirrors, windows, walls, blinds, and metal fixtures (brass and chrome); move and arrange furniture and equipment as needed.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, compost, and recycling.
• Monitor and control inventory and usage of custodial and paper supplies; ensure all assigned areas are secured upon completion by locking doors and reporting suspicious activity or safety hazards.
• Follow all established safety procedures and maintain service quality consistent with organizational standards; assist other departments and complete special assignments as needed.
• Work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ months custodial experience that includes manual cleaning and operation of floor cleaning/carpet shampooing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks within established timelines and follow written work orders.
• Proficient and safe operation of hand tools and cleaning equipment; effective customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with California Department of Motor Vehicles’ ("DMV") PULL NOTICE SYSTEM; maintain a valid CA driver’s license and good driving record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, gripping, pulling, pushing, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasionally up to 3 hours.

Background Verification

Fingerprinting and background verification required.