Senior Custodian *SWING SHIFT*

University of California, Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,042 - 56,202; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mid-Level benefits

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz seeks a Senior Custodian to perform cleaning and maintenance across campus facilities, including offices, classrooms, labs, and residential areas. Responsibilities include handling custodial emergencies, stocking supplies, and leading a small team.

The role includes night shifts (5:00 pm–2:00 am) and occasional travel on campus. Qualifications include experience with custodial equipment, safety practices, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with custodial equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial chemicals and tools.
• Effective communication skills; ability to follow instructions and signs.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet daily schedule.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to use tablets and cell phones and related apps.
• Knowledge of building safety procedures.
• Ability to safeguard keys issued for areas.
• Ability to incorporate sustainability concepts into daily work.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming in offices, classrooms, and public areas.
• Periodic duties such as waxing, polishing, and operating floor machines.
• Miscellaneous duties including bed making, linen changes, and safety compliance.
• Building security duties including locking/unlocking and emergency procedures.

Skills

Custodial equipment

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Adaptability

Tech literacy

Sustainability awareness

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Industrial carpet cleaners

Polishers

Job description

Job Summary

Under supervision, the Senior Custodian is responsible for unskilled and semi‑skilled cleaning and general maintenance duties, including housekeeping of offices, classrooms, laboratories, residential areas, auditoriums, restrooms, and other designated public areas of campus buildings and properties. The incumbent responds to campus‑wide custodial emergencies and work orders, including spills, broken glass, bodily fluids, emergency restroom cleaning, and restocking. When performing custodial duties, the Senior Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas, both individually and as part of a team.

Schedule Information

• Full‑time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100% (40 Hours per Week)
• Days of the Week: Monday – Friday
• Shift Includes: Nights, Swing Shift – 5:00 pm to 2:00 am
• Schedule is subject to change based on university needs

Salary & Benefits

• Budgeted Salary: $25.02 per hour
• Additional $1.00 per hour for qualifying Night or Swing shifts
• Benefits Level: Mid‑Level benefits
• Job End Date: 5 months from hire, with possibility of extension
• Travel: Up to 25% of the time
• Union Representation: SX Union
• Employee Classification: Limited appointment

Job Duties

Daily Custodial Duties (40%)

• Sweep, mop, scrub, dust, clean, and vacuum floor surfaces in hallways, corridors, stairs, lounges, outside steps, terraces, window sills, and other designated areas using a variety of cleaning solutions and supplies.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and shower room fixtures, air vents, shower curtains, and drains.
• Empties wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Unstops minor drain blockages.
• Washes glass and trims on entrance doors.
• Receives and stocks custodial supplies.
• Reports items that need repair.
• Rearranges or moves furniture, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Collects recycling from inside buildings and discards it at a designated location.
• Drives a university vehicle to transport cleaning materials and tools between campus work areas.

Periodic Custodial Duties (25%)

• Cleans woodwork, light fixtures, Venetian blinds, radiators, grills, ducts, walls, blackboards, washing machines, dryers, and other types of equipment.
• Waxes and polishes furniture.
• Operates floor buffers, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, waxers, and floor scrubbing and polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing, and other related cleaning operations.

Miscellaneous Custodial Duties (25%)

• Spot‑cleans carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies, and other designated materials.
• Makes beds and changes linens and towels.
• Washes interior windows and exterior windows where accessible without a ladder.
• Uses cleaning compounds according to directions indicated on labels.
• Reads and follows chemical safety information and warning signs.
• Acts as a work leader for a small group of custodians.
• Interacts with campus staff and visitors regarding assigned duties as needed.

Building Security Duties (10%)

• Locks and unlocks buildings according to written instructions.
• Performs emergency procedures (communicating with fire and police personnel as necessary) and evacuates buildings in the event of a fire or other disaster.

Qualifications

• Experience with custodial equipment and tools, including vacuum cleaners, powered floor polishers, industrial carpet cleaners, mops, carts, buckets, and personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial equipment, chemicals, and tools.
• Effective communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions, read manuals, signs, and labels.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Skill in prioritizing workload to meet daily schedule.
• Ability to accommodate changing priorities and complete tasks despite intermittent interruptions.
• Ability to carry and operate technology, including tablets and cell phones, and properly use related programs and applications.
• Knowledge of building safety procedures.
• Ability to safeguard keys issued for assigned areas.
• Ability to incorporate sustainability concepts into daily work.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Candidate must pass a pre‑employment criminal history background check.
• Candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and participate in the DMV pull‑notice program.
• Must have the ability to operate a vacuum, floor scrubber, and polisher; use cleaning chemical compounds; perform essential custodial duties including dumping bags into dumpsters or moving equipment and materials with or without accommodations.
• Candidate must complete required training within established time frames, including UC compliance training.
• Compliance with the University of California vaccination policy is required.
• Candidate is identified as a mandated reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must report any known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse before commencing employment.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined they committed misconduct, any allegations or ongoing administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct, or any prior employment termination under allegations of misconduct. This includes violations of policies regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, dishonesty, or other unethical conduct as defined by UC policies.

Safety Statement

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

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 covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. The University of California undertakes affirmative action and anti‑discrimination efforts consistent with its obligations as a federal and state contractor.