Temporary Senior Custodian

University of California, Irvine; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness across various facilities. This role involves skilled cleaning and housekeeping duties, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for all. The ideal candidate will have prior custodial experience and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Join a vibrant community that values safety, diversity, and inclusivity while contributing to the upkeep of a prestigious institution. If you are passionate about cleanliness and service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of custodial/housekeeping experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and housekeeping of various facilities.
• Ensure compliance with infection-control practices and safety procedures.
• Monitor inventory and manage linen services.

Skills

Custodial experience

Ability to follow instructions

Cleaning skills

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team

Covered under University series concepts/job specification for Custodian. Under supervision, incumbents perform semiskilled or skilled cleaning, housekeeping or general maintenance. Performs individually or as part of a team. Incumbents may experience a varying degree of contact with the public depending on the nature, location and assigned hours of work. Makes recommendations to improve processes and/or procedures.

Involves the cleaning and housekeeping of buildings and exterior areas, including classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, museums, private rooms in residence halls and apartments, patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, research and clinical laboratory areas, waiting areas and restrooms using various cleaning chemicals and disinfectants. Follows established infection-control practices to ensure a clean and safe environment. May oversee biohazardous waste disposal process according to established procedures and quality standards. Follows established procedures for dealing with potential hazards. Monitors inventory and inspects equipment for repair and/or replacement. May manage Linen Services operations and staff lab coat ordering. Work may include trash and recycling material removal, meeting room set-up and hotel-like room servicing.

Duties: These duties will include, but are not limited to daily floor care, dusting, bathroom cleaning and sanitation, kitchen cleaning, cleaning of fixtures and furniture, interior trash removal, window cleaning, and additional tasks as necessary to ensure all facilities are maintained at a high level of cleanliness. In addition, makes recommendations to improve processes and/or procedures. Skilled cleaning includes pressure washing, buffing/waxing hard floors, deep cleaning carpets. Drives university vehicles.

What It Takes to be Successful

Pay Rate: $20.46/hr

Required:

• 1-3 years Custodial/housekeeping experience
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Conditions of Employment.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

The University of California, Irvine 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: Affirmative Action Policy.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].