SR. CUSTODIAN

University of California - Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Santa Barbara is seeking a Custodian Senior for the Campus Facilities team. The role covers cleaning duties across multiple areas, minor maintenance, and safe storage of equipment, with compliance to the Physical Facilities Safety Program.

Working 2:00am-10:30am, Monday to Friday, you will ensure high standards of cleanliness, assist with emergencies, and support department goals while upholding UC policies and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred High School Diploma
• Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions
• Experience operating cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, floor scrubbers is preferred

Responsibilities

• 80% Custodial Services - provides custodial service for ~30,000 SQF; operates vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers; cleans various areas and surfaces.
• 10% Safety & Security - locks unoccupied areas after cleaning; maintains safety awareness.
• 10% Departmental Goals - communicates effectively; maintains attendance and participates in trainings.

Skills

Heavy manual tasks

Follow instructions

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Waxers

Job description

Position Number: 40070175
Payroll Title: CUSTODIAN SR (005116)
Job Code: 005116
Job Open Date: 5/6/26
Application Review Begins: 5/21/26
Department Code (Name): FACM (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): SX- Service Workers
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.52. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $26.52 to $34.32/HR.
Work Location: Campus Facilities
Working Days and Hours: Mon- Friday 2:00am-10:30am
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Special Instructions:

Department Marketing Statement: Charged with providing campus operations and maintenance services to the core campus. Its focus is on the state supported, general funded buildings and infrastructure, over 4 million gross square feet of space, and over 260 acres of grounds.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties: Under the supervision of the working Senior Lead Laborer and/or Lead Laborer, performs a wide variety of cleaning tasks and is responsible for minor maintenance and storage of equipment. Required to comply with the Physical Facilities Safety Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions.
• Six months of experience in a custodial cleaning operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Preferred High School Diploma
• Less than 1 year- Any experience operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall washing machines, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations. Preferred
• Ability to read, write, follow oral and written instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Less than 1 year Any experience operating vacuum cleaners, buffers, wall washing machines, shampoo machines, wet/dry vacuums, waxers, floor scrubbing and/or polishing machines during stripping, waxing, buffing and/or other related cleaning operations.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• For multi-hire positions: Some positions filled under this posting may be required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. \"Misconduct\" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 80% Custodial Services - Provides custodial service for approximately 30,000 SQF in eight-hour time. Responds to emergency assignments as needed during regular shift. Dust mops, sweeps, damp mops, wet mops, buffs and high speeds hard and resilient floors. Strips, seals and finishes floors. Operates vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuums, floor scrubbing machine and buffer. Clears stairs, hallways, corridors, walls, moldings, boards, outside steps, terraces, roof decks, window sills and other designated areas. Cleans venetian blinds, radiators, grills, intake and exhaust vents, light fixtures, elevator interiors, tracks and front. Cleans doors, partition glass, showers, glass panels, inside and outside windows at ground level; polishes metal fixtures and handrails. Cleans restrooms, fixtures, mirrors and replenishes soap and paper goods. Empties and cleans ash trays and urns, wastebaskets and other receptacles. May be required to pick up, lift and dump containers into dumpsters. Dusts, cleans and/or waxes cabinets, desks, furnishings, conference tables, wood wall paneling and other woodwork. Cleans chalkboards, erasers and maintains supply of chalk in chalk trays. Performs various cleaning duties per prescribed procedures in clinical areas. Dusts horizontal surfaces, empties trash, polishes metal surfaces, mops floors, cleans office areas. Wears appropriate equipment, gloves, masks, etc. Responsible for minor maintenance and storage of equipment. May haul, load and/or set up chairs, tables, podiums, flags, and bunts for special functions. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of correct chemical use and mixture. Knowledge of general custodial duties. Ability to operate vacuums, floor scrubbers, polishers and carpet steam extractors. Ability to determine when repairs are necessary. Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• 10% Safety & Security - Locks unoccupied areas/offices after cleaning. Maintains a functional awareness of the typical hazards that may be encountered at UCSB such as bio-hazards, radiation, chemicals, etc. Follow established procedures for dealing with such potential hazards. Promptly reports accidents on the job, preparing and submitting accident reports. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Ability to safeguard keys. Knowledge of correct chemical use and mixture. Ability to work in gross anatomy and pathological laboratories where human and animal body parts may be exposed to view of worker.
• 10% Departmental Goals - Establishes and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of Department and campus community. Communicates effectively orally and in writing. Performs effectively in a service environment. Maintains proficiency at current level and continually updates knowledge through appropriate courses, seminars, publications and contacts with others in the trade. Maintains an acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting deadlines. Participates in training sessions and seminars. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities. Problem-solving skills and sound judgment. Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy: As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy *Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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