Senior Custodian, Per Diem - 6000 Sepulveda Blvd

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a housekeeping staff member to maintain cleanliness in patient rooms, nursing stations, and public areas. You will operate vacuum cleaners, floor machines, and other cleaning equipment, performing floor care and isolation room cleaning as needed.

The position requires English communication, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong teamwork to ensure a safe, clean environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to operate housekeeping equipment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with patients and staff with tact.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas including patient rooms and public areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment and perform floor care.
• Perform isolation room cleaning and high/low dusting.
• Follow safety protocols for disinfectants and cleaning solutions.
• Coordinate with team to meet time constraints.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

English proficiency

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor machines

Carpet extractors

Auto scrubbers

Pressure/steam cleaning

Job description

Description

This position may convert to career.

Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized abilities to help improve the lives of our patients, their families, and your fellow UCLA Health team members. You'll provide critical support that makes healing happen. We'd love to have you join us.

Under the supervision of a Custodial Supervisor - Clean assigned areas, patient rooms, nursing station, ancillary rooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, conference rooms, office's, hallways, corridor, public areas, etc. Operate vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall and window washing, shampoo machines and floor machine. Sweep, strip and wax floors. Perform isolation room cleaning. Perform high and low dusting. Clean vertical and horizontal surfaces using the approved cleaning solutions. They have knowledge in the correct use and storage of disinfectants, cleaning solution, soap, detergents and floor waxes preferred.

Salary Rate: $28/72 / hourly

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy while directing co-workers.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients, customers and associates in a way that exhibits superior integrated customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to operate all types of housekeeping equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor machines, carpet extractors, auto scrubbers, pressure / steam cleaning machine etc).
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Ability to take initiative and follow through.
• Ability to work within defined time constraints.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to frequently:
  • Bend waist while standing.
  • Lift, push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Stoop and squat.
  • Twisting and bending of the neck forward and backward.
  • Work in standing position for long periods.