Senior Custodian, Dining Services

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is recruiting two Senior Custodians to maintain cleaning and related services across Dining and Child Development facilities. The role requires handling cleaning equipment, preparing rooms for events, and upholding health and safety standards.

Compensation ranges from $26.69 to $36.62 per hour, with offers based on education, licensure, and experience. Valid driver’s license and work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• 6 months custodial cleaning experience.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in dining and kitchen facilities complying with health codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency cleaning across dining, kitchen, and residential areas.
• Prepare rooms for events and conferences, including linen and bed setup.
• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain biohazard cleanup procedures.
• Move and rearrange furniture for cleaning and events.
• Maintain safety with MSDS knowledge and safety protocols.

Skills

Biohazard cleanup

Custodial experience

Health code compliance

English literacy

Tools

Floor stripping machines

Vacuum cleaners

High pressure washers

Carpet cleaning machines

Job description

Position Information

UC Riverside's Dining Services is recruiting for two Senior Custodians. The full salary range for the Senior Custodian is $26.69 - $36.62 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Work in all phases of routine/emergency cleaning and general maintenance of all UCR Dining and Hospitality Services, including Dining and Child Development facilities. Scope of work will include, but is not limited to, cleaning windows, mirrors, floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, carpets, appliances, drinking fountains and all related fixtures. Areas cleaned include kitchen areas, dining rooms, offices, resident rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and showers. Cleaning lounges and apartments including stoves, ovens and refrigerators. Cleaning and sanitizing food production areas, kitchen equipment, counters, exhaust filters and hoods. Preparation of rooms for summer conference groups and special events by cleaning rooms, moving furniture, making up beds with linens and towel exchanges. Performing "set-up" duties and restoring area per contracts for catered, conference groups and special events. Cleaning and sanitizing Child Development Center to state mandated standards. All accomplished by sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, buffing using various equipment to strip, wax, polish, clean, remove graffiti and maintain the appearance/cleanliness of buildings. Move furniture, fixtures and equipment for proper cleaning. Clean-up biohazards such as blood, vomit, rodent droppings, dead animals and raw sewage. Move/empty trash containers/recycling containers and dumpsters. Clean-up construction debris from new construction and major refurbishment/remodeling projects. Maintain exteriors by sweeping and/or "blowing down" sidewalks, stairs, or cleaning with high-pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Assist with pool maintenance, cleaning and adding water/chemicals as needed. Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Experience Requirements

• 6 months experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proven experience to safely use cleaners, solvents, and chemicals common to custodial work and the ability to clean areas on ceilings, walls, and floors requiring constant turning, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and crouching.
• Demonstrated experience performing custodial work in dining and kitchen facilities in compliance with health codes and procedures and knowledge of and experience in the prevention of food contamination in kitchen and dining facilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of the safe and proper clean-up of bio-hazards such as rodent droppings, vomit, blood and raw sewage and working knowledge on the proper use of Material Safety Data Sheets. Basic knowledge in the safe and proper procedures when asbestos, lead paint, or mold is suspected when performing any of the essential job functions and knowledge of the applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB 198 (Illness and Injury Prevention Program).
• Proven ability to perform physically demanding work, safely lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds to and from pickup trucks, carts, and loading docks using hand trucks, dollies or other moving devices.
• Ability to safely work on ladders up to eighteen feet high, experience in the safe use of equipment and machinery common to custodial work including, but not limited to, floor stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, high pressure washers, carpet cleaning machines (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction, etc.) squeegees and brushes.
• Ability to work in inclement weather, dusty, wet, vaporous and smelly environments that may include, but not limited to, cleaning solvents, paints, sawdust, various construction/demolition dust and debris, raw sewage, vomit, rain, high heat and humidity.
• Demonstrated ability to work in areas for prolonged periods of time with constant noise from machinery such as vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning "steam" machines, drying, supply and exhaust fans.
• Ability to read and understand written or verbal instructions in English and reply both verbally and in writing. Prior experience and ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests and the ability to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner. Knowledge of basic computer skills including but not limited to checking emails and using Outlook calendar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of how to read and understand chemical safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of multi-purpose room set‑ups, including but not limited to, classroom, theater and banquet style seating.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning restaurants and their proper usage and storage.
• Ability to train and direct student assistants in the performance of custodial duties.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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