Sr. Custodian

Job ID
36451585

Category
Campus Facilities and Support
Services

Organization
Facilities Planning Design & Const

Department
Environmental & Resource
Svcs

Location
Main Campus – UCR

Salary
$43,952 – $60,322

Date
Posted
2025-09-19T12:00:00.000Z

Application Deadline
Open Until
Filled

Schedule
Various

Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%)

Other Information
Qalifies for
Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Under the direction of the Facilities
Services Custodial Supervisor, the Sr. Custodian performs a variety of custodial/housekeeping tasks to care, maintain, disinfect, sanitize,
and preserve campus facilities. The Sr. Custodian is responsible for the upkeep of their assigned building(s) to ensure a safe and clean
environment for staff and students to enjoy. The Sr. Custodian may work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas in a
fast paced environment with project deadlines and close turnarounds while maintaining a positive attitude. The Sr. Custodian uses their own
initiative and proactively addresses daily tasks to maintain a clean environment. Sr. Custodians communicate effectively with colleagues,
supervisors, staff, faculty and students to ensure a good relationship with campus customers.

Please Note: This job posting is for
multiple openings on various shifts including day, swing, and graveyard shifts.

The full salary range for the Sr. Custodian position
is $21.05 – $28.89 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications,
experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff
position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you
will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to
time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

***Please note the realized minimum pay for
this position will be $25 an hour.***

Requirements

Education Requirements

• High School
  Diploma

Experience

• Six months of experience in custodial/housekeeping operations or an equivalent
  combination of training and experience.
• Experience in safe use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to custodial
  services including, but not limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums, carpet extractors
  (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc.
• Experience in safe
  use of cleaning chemicals, their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods.
• Experience in proper procedures for cleaning and
  maintaining a variety of floor surfaces including, but not limited to resilient tile floors, carpeted floors and terrazzo floors.
• Prior experience and ability to prioritizing work orders, routine work, emergency requests, combined with the knowledge to choose
  the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner.
• Experience working with a
  diverse student, staff, faculty and visitor population and ability to provide exemplary customer service.

Minimum
Requirements

Ability to read write and communicate effectively in the English language with co-workers, supervisors, and the
general public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays; early mornings,
mornings, evening or graveyard shifts), as needed to accommodate campus event schedules. Ability to work indoors or outdoors with variable
temperatures and conditions including: dust, smog, rain or temperatures ranging from high heat with humidity to cold conditions. Ability to
work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge, skill, and ability to safely use of cleaning chemicals and understand their
interactions, danger signs and disposal methods. Ability to perform heavy/physically demanding tasks which require: pushing, pulling,
walking, standing, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, stretching, reaching above shoulder level and lifting up to
75 pounds. Ability to safely remove and replace heavy linen carts, refuse/recycling dumpsters from a loading dock routinely using a manual
or mechanical cart/equipment. Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload.
Knowledge, skill and ability to safely use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common to custodial services including, but not
limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums, carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro
extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc. Knowledge, skill and ability to apply and
practice proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces including, but not limited to resilient tile floors,
carpeted floors, and terrazzo floors. Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency
overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to read write and communicate effectively in the English language
with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work a flexible schedule
(weekends and holidays; early mornings, mornings, evening or graveyard shifts), as needed to accommodate campus event schedules. Ability to
work indoors or outdoors with variable temperatures and conditions including: dust, smog, rain or temperatures ranging from high heat with
humidity to cold conditions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge, skill, and ability to safely use of cleaning
chemicals and understand their interactions, danger signs and disposal methods. Ability to perform heavy/physically demanding tasks which
require: pushing, pulling, walking, standing, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, stretching, reaching above
shoulder level and lifting up to 75 pounds. Ability to safely remove and replace heavy linen carts, refuse/recycling dumpsters from a
loading dock routinely using a manual or mechanical cart/equipment. Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with
minimal direction and fluctuating workload. Knowledge, skill and ability to safely use of a wide variety of equipment and machinery common
to custodial services including, but not limited to; stripping/buffing machines, vacuums, steam pressure washers, wet/dry shop vacuums,
carpet extractors (bonnet, dry, hydro extraction) cleaning machines, raiding flooring cleaning machines, squeegees, brushes, etc. Knowledge,
skill and ability to apply and practice proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining a variety of floor surfaces including, but not
limited to resilient tile floors, carpeted floors, and terrazzo floors. Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled, and
emergency overtime.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is
located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the
vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air,
water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to
explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the
country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S.
  universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20
  Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News
  2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed
  to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside
  ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of Entomology
  maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings
• UCR’s distinguished
  faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under
state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts,
consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package,
visit: Employee Benefits
Overview

License Requirements

• Valid Driver License

Job Description
Details

General Information

Job Title

CUSTODIAN SR

Job
Code

005116

Department Head

Adam Schnirel

Supervisor

Sandra
Martinez

Department Custom Scope

Under the direction of the Facilities Services Custodial Supervisor, the Sr.
Custodian performs a variety of custodial/housekeeping tasks to care, maintain, disinfect, sanitize, and preserve campus facilities. The Sr.
Custodian is responsible for the upkeep of their assigned building(s) to ensure a safe and clean environment for staff and students to
enjoy. The Sr. Custodian may work independently or as a part of a team in assigned work areas in a fast-paced environment with project
deadlines and close turnarounds while maintaining a positive attitude. The Sr. Custodian uses their own initiative and proactively addresses
daily tasks to maintain a clean environment. Sr. Custodians communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and
students to ensure a good relationship with campus customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Custodial & Housekeeping
  Maintenance: Performs semi-skilled and skilled routine and emergency cleaning, housekeeping and custodial duties using a wide range of
  equipment from small hand tools to large riding equipment. Utilizes knowledge of cleaning chemicals and tools to safely perform cleaning
  tasks including but not limited to extraction, wax, polish, strip, clean, buff, sanitize, disinfect, dust, wash, vacuum, etc. Scrubs,
  cleans, disinfects and sanitizes walls, floors, ceilings, fixtures, equipment, toilets, showers, refrigerators, drinking fountains,
  counters, handrails, furniture, glass, etc. Performs emergency clean up tasks including, but not limited to cleaning during flooding or
  water damage, chemicals, sewage, bodily fluids or broken glass. Understands and utilizes safety procedures and protocols to clean
  biohazardous materials and chemicals; reports biohazards or chemical spills immediately. Restocks and replenishes custodial closets and
  restroom areas with soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and all other types of custodial supplies. Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and
  custodial closets; notifies supervisor of malfunctioning equipment and tags equipment requiring repairs. Removes graffiti, unauthorized
  posters, or tape from walls, windows or surfaces. Locks and unlocks building and rooms, as instructed; secures buildings and protects
  against unauthorized access/entry into buildings. Assists with the integrated pest management program (IPM) and control and eradication of
  insects and rodents; performs routine and emergency control of varmints and insects using various safety approved sprays and powders. Safely
  cleans, disposes and sanitizes areas of animal droppings or deceased animals. Collaborates with other Facilities Services to accomplish
  major refurbishment projects by cleaning construction debris, moving furniture or large carpet rolls and performing final
  cleaning.



50%

• Floor Care: Responsible for overall floor maintenance of a wide variety of floor surfaces; maintains by stripping,
  waxing, buffing, shampooing, mopping, extracting and bonneting interiors and exterior floors not limited to but including offices, lobbies,
  meeting rooms, study rooms, stairwells, restaurants and courtyards.



20%

• Communication: Communicates progress of work verbally and/or
  in writing. Responds to daily work orders and performs necessary emergency requests, as instructed. Maintains a positive attitude and
  communicates effectively with colleagues, staff, faculty and students. Communicates and reports to a supervisor and/or staff regarding any
  potential issues, not limited to potential safety hazards (e.g. broken glass, damaged porches or steps, excess water, fire, etc.)
  liabilities or conditions/items requiring repair or replacement (e.g. burned out lights, broken restroom fixtures, maintenance issues,
  unlocked/unsecured doors, broken locks, malfunctioning alarm pads, etc.). Reports suspicious activity to a supervisor or UC
  Police.



10%

• Exterior Cleaning Maintenance: Maintains exterior of buildings by sweeping or blowing down sidewalks, stairs and
  walkways; cleans using high-steam pressure washers and riding sidewalk scrubbers. Ensures building entrances are maintained from free
  hazards and trash. Cleans map stands, outdoor equipment and furniture.



5%

• Moving: Moves furniture, equipment and materials as
  required for general cleaning maintenance or set-ups. Receives, moves, stores or organizes, large quantities of housekeeping supplies and
  paper goods. Moves supplies and equipment around the campus, as necessary. Utilizes safe moving and lifting procedures to move large
  refuse/recycling containers, laundry carts and furniture. Moves or modifies set ups of a variety of sized and types of furniture including,
  but not limited to; desks, tables, chairs, sofas, office furniture, fixtures, beds, etc. Moving may be accomplished by hand, moving carts or
  dollies.



5%

• Refuse & Recycling Support: Empties, moves and hauls refuse, recycling and/or cigarette butt bins; removes refuse and
  litter, cleans bins/lids and assists with recycling efforts, as required. Removes large amounts of trash and recycling before and after
  events as necessary. Moves and returns refuse and recycling dumpsters by hand or with vehicle connecting type systems for refuse waste
  management pick up. Assists with emergency trash clean-up, cardboard box breakdown and disposing of waste materials into the appropriate
  integrated waste management bins.



5%

• Event Set Up & Support: Sets-up and resets special events, meetings, and conferences, as
  instructed by supervisors or contracts. Set-ups and resets include moving furniture, podiums, and refuse/recycling containers; cleans and
  sanitizes meeting rooms, conferences or event spaces. Assists with summer conference events and groups as necessary; moving and storing
  laundry carts, furniture, cleaning rooms, changing bed linens, exchanging towels and other amenities. Completes work to accommodate the
  needs of conference groups, guests, and campus customers.



5%

Special Conditions

• Overtime
• Must
  possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Public Driving
  Record
• Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.
• Must wear University
  issued ID badge and uniform.
• Depending on assigned work area, may require specific training, testing, and/or recurring background
  checks.
• Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)