SR. CUSTODIAN

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a dedicated custodian to support campus facilities. The role involves cleaning 30,000 square feet and operating a range of cleaning equipment during the early morning hours.

You will perform general custodial tasks, safety checks, and minor repairs, while ensuring reliable attendance and clear communication with teammates. A High School Diploma is preferred, with at least six months of cleaning experience required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or equivalent training and experience.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodian services for all listed areas, including stairs, hallways, corridors, walls, windows, and roof decks.
• Dust, mop, sweep, and clean high‑speed hard and resilient floors.
• Operate ground‑level equipment (vacuum cleaners, wet‑dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers).
• Perform minor repairs, descaling, and polishing of furnishings, metal fixtures, and walls.
• Safeguard keys, lock unoccupied areas, and maintain situational awareness of hazards.
• Participate in training sessions, seminars, and continuing education.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record and communicate effectively with team members.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Wet‑dry vacuums

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Shampoo machines

Waxers

Floor polishing machines

Job description

Job Overview

Under the supervision of a Senior Lead Laborer, perform a wide variety of cleaning tasks and provide minor maintenance and storage of equipment. Operate vacuum cleaners, wet‑dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers, and other cleaning equipment. Work covers approximately 30,000 square feet of campus facilities.

Location: Campus Facilities. Working days and hours: Monday‑Friday 2:00 am–10:30 am.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodian services for all listed areas, including stairs, hallways, corridors, walls, windows, and roof decks.
• Dust, mop, sweep, and clean high‑speed hard and resilient floors.
• Operate ground‑level equipment (vacuum cleaners, wet‑dry vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers).
• Perform minor repairs, descaling, and polishing of furnishings, metal fixtures, and walls.
• Safeguard keys, lock unoccupied areas, and maintain situational awareness of hazards.
• Participate in training sessions, seminars, and continuing education.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record and communicate effectively with team members.

Job Functions and Time Allocation

• 80% Custodial Services – perform custodial duties as described.
• 10% Safety & Security – lock offices, report incidents, monitor hazards.
• 10% Departmental Goals – build positive working relationships, attendance, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions.
• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or equivalent training and experience.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall washing machines, shampoo machines, wet‑dry vacuums, waxers, and floor scrubbing or polishing machines.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Experience operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall washing machines, shampoo machines, wet‑dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing or polishing machines.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Required to hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record, or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Employees must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct, or any appeal of a substantiated misconduct finding with a former employer.

Vaccination Program

Employees must comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs by providing proof of up‑to‑date vaccinations or requesting an exception.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require accommodations for the application process or to perform the work, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805‑893‑4664 or email [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status.

Benefits

Salary range: $24.98 to $32.34 per hour. Full benefits eligibility.