Senior Custodian – Campus Facilities (Early‑Morning Shift)

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a dedicated custodian to support campus facilities. The role involves cleaning 30,000 square feet and operating a range of cleaning equipment during the early morning hours.

You will perform general custodial tasks, safety checks, and minor repairs, while ensuring reliable attendance and clear communication with teammates. A High School Diploma is preferred, with at least six months of cleaning experience required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or equivalent training and experience.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodian services for all listed areas, including stairs, hallways, corridors, walls, windows, and roof decks.
• Dust, mop, sweep, and clean high‑speed hard and resilient floors.
• Operate ground‑level equipment (vacuum cleaners, wet‑dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers).
• Perform minor repairs, descaling, and polishing of furnishings, metal fixtures, and walls.
• Safeguard keys, lock unoccupied areas, and maintain situational awareness of hazards.
• Participate in training sessions, seminars, and continuing education.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record and communicate effectively with team members.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Wet‑dry vacuums

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Shampoo machines

Waxers

Floor polishing machines

Job description

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a dedicated custodian to support campus facilities. The role involves cleaning 30,000 square feet and operating a range of cleaning equipment during the early morning hours.

You will perform general custodial tasks, safety checks, and minor repairs, while ensuring reliable attendance and clear communication with teammates. A High School Diploma is preferred, with at least six months of cleaning experience required.