Senior Custodian - West Valley MOB's

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a Custodian to support patient care areas by cleaning patient rooms, nursing stations, and surrounding spaces. You will operate cleaning equipment, assist in training new staff, and ensure proper handling of disinfectants and cleaning supplies.

The role requires multitasking, strong customer service, and adherence to safety protocols. This on-site position offers hourly pay and opportunities to contribute to a high-quality healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning assigned areas, patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary rooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, conference rooms, offices, hallways, corridors, public areas, etc.
• Responsible for assisting in the training of new personnel.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall and window washing, shampoo machines, and floor machines; sweep, strip, and wax floors.
• Perform isolation room cleaning and high/low dusting; clean surfaces with approved solutions.
• Must use and store disinfectants and cleaning supplies properly.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Multitasking

English literacy

Initiative

Time management

Communication skills

Organization & problem solving

Job description

Description

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 - You will assist in cleaning assigned areas, patient rooms, nursing stations, ancillary rooms, exam rooms, procedure rooms, conference rooms, offices, hallways, corridors, public areas, etc. as needed. Responsible for assisting in the training of new personnel.

Ability to operate vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall and window washing, shampoo machines, and floor machines. Sweep, strip, and wax floors. Perform isolation room cleaning. Perform high and low dusting. Clean vertical and horizontal surfaces using the approved cleaning solutions. Must have knowledge in the correct use and storage of disinfectants, cleaning solutions, soap, detergents, and floor waxes,is preferred.

Salary range: $26.69 - $34.50 / Hourly

Qualifications

• 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.