Senior Custodian, Dining Services

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Riverside is recruiting two Senior Custodians for UC Riverside Dining Services. The role offers an hourly salary range of $26.69–$36.62 and requires cleaning, setup for events, and sanitation across dining and hospitality facilities.

A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record per policy are required. Candidates must be able to perform routine and emergency cleaning, operate cleaning equipment, and ensure compliance with state standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in routine and emergency cleaning across large facilities.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and health standards.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in custodial roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency cleaning across dining, hospitality and related facilities.
• Move furniture and set up spaces for catered events and conferences.
• Clean and sanitize food production areas, equipment and surfaces.
• Handle waste, biohazards, and maintenance tasks per contracts and standards.
• Assist with exterior cleaning and basic pool maintenance as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

High-pressure washer

Job description

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.