Sr. Custodian

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sr. Custodian to join their team. This role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a healthcare environment, ensuring that all areas meet high standards of cleanliness. Responsibilities include waste disposal, floor care, and general cleaning tasks, all while adhering to safety protocols. Join a team that values professionalism and respect, and contribute to a mission of innovative patient care and advanced technology. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas following established procedures.
• Good working knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods and equipment.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform collection and disposal of solid waste and soiled linen.
• Conduct floor care, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• General cleaning of various areas including patient rooms and offices.

Skills

Cleaning Methods

Floor Care Techniques

Use of Cleaning Equipment

Safety Regulations

Tools

Floor Polishers

Vacuum Cleaners

Automatic Scrubbers

Job description

Sr. Custodian

Hospitality Services

Part Time

83471BR

Job Summary

Under the immediate supervision Sr. Custodian Supervisor, a Lead Custodian, or the Operations Manager, the incumbent performs the following:

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• 15% Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste and Soiled Linen: Follows Infection Control Policies. Empties and cleans waste receptacles and replaces plastic liners. Labels, collects and removes infectious and non-infectious waste material from assigned areas. Collects soiled linen from patient areas and disposes of it via linen chute or by transporting it in covered soiled linen carts. Uses large tilt trucks to transport regular waste to a disposal unit or compactor. Uses hand trucks for the transportation of infectious waste containers to designated area or unit for safekeeping and proper disposal.
• 30% Floor Care: The Floor Care job consists of sweep/dust mop and wet mop hard floors in rooms for non-patient or patient use, laboratories, bathrooms, hallways and stairways; spot mop to remove stains or spillage; vacuum clean carpets in offices, patient rooms, waiting areas, conference rooms, libraries, hallways, stairways, etc., spot clean carpets; uses standard cleaning equipment to strip or scrub floors, apply floor finish/sealer, burnish floors, shampoo carpets and furniture, clean baseboards, door kick plates, elevator tracks; operates electric and/or battery powered equipment including but not limited to floor polishers, floor scrubbers, automatic scrubbers, burnishes, steam cleaners, carpet shampoo machines, carpet extractors, furniture shampoos, and heavy duty dry/wet pick up vacuum cleaners, etc.
• 50% General Cleaning: Dust and/or washes furniture and fixtures in offices, classrooms, shops, conference rooms, laboratories, kitchens, dining rooms, laundry rooms, nurse stations, patient rooms and non-patient rooms and/or areas; clean over bed tables, side tables, chairs, patients and staff lockers, IV stands, all wall mounted fixtures, including thermometers, lamps, television sets and brackets; clean ice machines, refrigerators, water fountains, vents, venetian blinds, blackboards, telephones, computer tables, counter tops, desks and table tops, cabinets tops, shelves, bookshelves, window sills, doors, partitions, etc., in restrooms, washes and sanitizes walls, toilet bowls, urinals, sinks, mirrors, soap dispensers, toilet tissue and towel dispensers, seat cover dispensers, plumbing fixtures; clean showers and bathtubs, soap dishes, handrails and shower fixtures. May use ladders and movable stepladders to perform some cleaning tasks.
• 3% Supplies and Equipment: Requisition paper supplies, hand lotion/soap, chemicals/cleaning solutions, shampoo, wax stripper, floor finish/sealers, mop heads, buffing/striping pads, and shampoo pads. Observes safety regulations by wearing eye protection and gloves when mixing chemicals or cleaning agents; maintains an adequate inventory in assigned storage closets of properly labeled cleaning materials and other supplies; refill properly labeled secondary containers/spray bottles; refill dispensers in bathrooms and other hand washing stations.
• 2% Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as instructed by immediate supervisor; may be reassigned to other work areas as operational needs dictate; clean beds after patient discharges or transfers, clean gurneys, portable commodes, chart racks, medicine carts; wash trash cans, trash tilt trucks, sweep grounds; move beds and/or light weight furniture within a unit or between floors; strip beds; make beds inspects own work, reports missing furniture, repairs needed; secure/locks work area, reports unauthorized person on the premises; report fires or safety hazards; respond to emergencies, following procedures, as in the case of fires, disasters or floods.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas in conformance with established procedures and standards
• Good working knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods, material and proper use and care of floor machines e.g. buffers, electric or battery operated automatic scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, shampooed/scrubbing machines, regular floor stripper/scrubber, floor drier, and electric or gasoline air floor sweepers
• Ability to apply appropriates cleaning methods and techniques in special areas following given guidelines
• General knowledge of equipment needed in emergencies such as floods, disaster or fires Ability to maintain harmonious working relationship with associates, supervisor and hospital staff members
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

NA

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

005086 MED CTR CUSTODIAN SR

Job Category

Facilities & Custodial

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Service Unit (AFSCME-SX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

50%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours