Senior Custodian – Campus Facilities

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is hiring a Senior Custodian to maintain cleanliness and appearance of designated areas on the Main Campus in Berkeley. The role reports to the Custodial Supervisor and requires operating a range of cleaning equipment while following approved products and frequencies.

The position emphasizes reliable customer service, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in busy campus environments.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Custodial cleaning operation experience, including experience in use of custodial equipment such as buffers and floor machines, power washers, blowers, and vacuum cleaners.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and methods used to maintain different types of floor surfaces (tile, wood, cement, carpet).
• Knowledge of healthy and safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and MSDS sheets.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb. and move up to 100 lb.
• Ability to learn and practice security procedures related to unlocking/locking/securing of buildings and keys.
• Basic English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), including ability to read documents, MSDS and warning labels in English.
• Ability to comprehend technical and safety documentation and follow oral and written instructions related to the use of position-related equipment, tools, and the safe use of chemicals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and convey information effectively in person, radio, etc.
• Ability to learn basic understanding/knowledge of University environment, mission, and operational needs.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in isolated areas, or in a building with heavy customer traffic.
• Basic skill to evaluate, trouble-shoot inquiries, establish priorities, follow plans and complete goals/objectives.
• Ability to maintain respectful, civil, professional, and customer-friendly behavior.
• Excellent customer service skills, which include ability to take customer requests in customer-friendly manner and follow through.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Experience in custodial services, preferably in a college/university housing, hotel or property management.

Responsibilities

• 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, and floor-scrubbing and/or polishing machines.
• In offices, lounges, student common areas, event spaces, lobbies, hallways, stairwells, walkways, outside steps, terraces, balconies, trash, kitchenettes, and other designated areas: Dust, wipe, and clean moldings, windowsills, handrails, door tracks, radiators, furniture, inside windows on all floors and outside windows on ground floor levels, and other designated areas.
• Vacuum, sweep, shampoo, and spot-clean rugs, carpet, and other materials.
• Clean fireplaces, mantels, screens; laundry machines; kitchen appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, blinds, vent covers, and upholstered furniture. Clean, polish and wax floors and some furniture.
• Clean and disinfect urinals and toilets; wash basins/sinks; mirrors, frames and shelves; painted and/or glass walls, partitions and doors; windows; locker fronts; ceiling, light covers and vents. Replace paper products as needed.
• Pick up trash and debris. Clean and empty wastebaskets and other receptacles. Remove and transfer compost and recycling items to the central location.
• Clear minor drain stoppages.
• Report damage and maintenance repair needs.
• Perform occasional overtime and other custodial duties as requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Teamwork

English literacy

Physical fitness

Tools

Buffers

Floor machines

Power washers

Blowers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is hiring a Senior Custodian to maintain cleanliness and appearance of designated areas on the Main Campus in Berkeley. The role reports to the Custodial Supervisor and requires operating a range of cleaning equipment while following approved products and frequencies.

The position emphasizes reliable customer service, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in busy campus environments.