Senior Custodian - Patient Care Facility Cleaning

University of California; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to clean patient rooms, nursing stations, exam rooms and public areas. You will operate vacuums, floor machines and scrubbers, and perform floor care including stripping and waxing to maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

This role requires reading and following instructions in English, teamwork, and reliable initiative.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy while directing co-workers.
• Interact effectively with patients, customers and associates delivering top‑notch customer service and teamwork.
• Able to operate all housekeeping equipment including vacuums and floor machines.
• Read, write and communicate in English; follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas including patient rooms, nursing stations, exam rooms and public spaces.
• Operate housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, floor machines, carpet extractors and scrubbers.
• Perform floor care: sweep, strip, wax and mop as needed; perform isolation room cleaning.
• Store and use cleaning chemicals safely and according to guidelines.

Skills

Tact and diplomacy

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Initiative

Time management

Reading/writing English

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Carpet extractors

Auto scrubbers

Pressure/steam cleaning machine

Job description

UCLA Health in Santa Monica is seeking a dedicated housekeeping professional to clean patient rooms, nursing stations, exam rooms and public areas. You will operate vacuums, floor machines and scrubbers, and perform floor care including stripping and waxing to maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

This role requires reading and following instructions in English, teamwork, and reliable initiative.