Senior Custodian

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated environmental services teammate to perform cleaning and sanitation duties in the UCLA West Hills Nutrition Department. Responsibilities include floor care, washing surfaces, trash handling, and equipment cleaning, with adherence to safety protocols.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects up to 40 lbs, and operate with safety in mind within a non-smoking environment. Excellent teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing ability in English required.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and push/pull 350 lbs.
• Knowledge of safe chemical handling in a kitchen/cleaning setting.
• Ability to follow dress code and maintain a non-smoking environment.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads and shift changes.
• Good interpersonal skills with coworkers and managers.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize in UCLA West Hills Nutrition Department.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip and wax floors.
• Wash walls, doors, windows, fixtures; empty trash safely.
• Clean, sanitize and relinetrace trash containers and linen hampers.
• Wash and steam rubber floor mats; maintain equipment.

Skills

English Proficiency

Stamina & Mobility

Safety Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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Work Location: West Hills, CA, USA

Work Schedule

Posted Date

10/19/2026

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33669

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this role, you will perform a variety of duties in cleaning and sanitation at the UCLA West Valley Medical Center's Nutrition Department. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping and waxing floors. Washing walls, doors, windows, light fixtures, discarding trash in waste bins. Clean, sanitize and reline all trash containers and linen hampers. Wash and steam rubber floor mats. Responsible for cleaning and proper storage of housekeeping equipment and report all equipment malfunctions to supervisor on duty. Responsible for washing dishes, pans, utensils and small equipment according to established procedures. Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures. Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.

Job Qualifications

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• Ability to read and write, follow oral and written instructions in English language.
• Ability to work in standing position for a long period of time, stretch, stoop, bend, climb, and reach repetitively.
• Ability to work in hot, cold and/or wet areas; lift 40 lbs and push/pull 350 lbs.
• Knowledge in the use, disposal, and labeling of chemicals used in a food service setting.
• Ability to conform to dress code and work in a non-smoking environment.
• Ability to practice safe food handling techniques.
• Ability to adjust to fluctuating work load and work schedule.
• Interpersonal skills and interact effectively with co-workers, customers, asst. managers and managers.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.